Three CMEs heading toward Earth, impact expected on February 13
Image credit: NASA/ESA, SDO, LASCO C2&3
At least three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are heading toward Earth. The impact is expected early on February 13 (UTC), producing G2 – Moderate or stronger geomagnetic storming.
Solar activity continues at moderate to high levels, following the X3.3 solar flare at 13:14 UTC on February 9.
On February 12, models show at least 3 CMEs, produced on February 8 and 10, are heading our way, with the impact expected between 03:00 and 05:00 UTC on February 13.
There appear to be two CMEs associated with the M9.0 solar flare on February 10 from Region 3576, SWPC forecasters said. The first was a full halo that could be fully seen by 00:00 UTC on February 11. A slower, narrow CME appeared at the same time with the bulk of the ejecta off the NNE limb.
The geomagnetic field forecast calls for unsettled to G1 – Minor storming on February 12, increasing to active to G2 – Moderate storming on February 13. Unsettled to G1 – Minor conditions are expected on February 14 as CME activity persists.
Solar activity is likely to reach moderate levels with a slight chance for X-class flares through February 14.
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Which part”s” of Earth will be in the impact zone”s”????
Very unexpected that “The Watchers” didn’t include this info in this meme nor in the video…
Solar storms are global M E