Asteroid 2023 VA flew past Earth at just 0.07 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 VA flew past Earth at a distance of 0.07 LD / 0.00018 AU (26 760 km / 16 628 miles) from the center of our planet at 05:37 UTC on November 2, 2023.
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Geomagnetic storm reaches G3 – Strong level after dual CME impact
A G3 – Strong geomagnetic storming was observed on Sunday, November 5, 2023, as a result of the impact of two successive coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun. The storm produced auroras extending into the lower latitudes such as Colorado and Texas in the United States and Greece in Europe, which is unusual for such regions. Many people across both hemispheres have also recorded and captured rare red aurora.
New island emerges near Iwo Jima in Ogasawara chain, Japan
On November 1, 2023, military personnel located on Iwoto Island witnessed the birth of a new island following intense volcanic activity. The eruption, which occurred 1 km (0.62 miles) off the island’s southern coast, was preceded by frequent volcanic tremors since October 21.
Large filament eruption produces partial-halo CME, impact to Earth expected on November 5
A large filament eruption centered near N30W30 was observed in H-alpha imagery around 05:00 UTC on November 3, 2023.
Shallow M5.6 earthquake hits western Nepal, killing more than 120 people
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.6 hit western Nepal at 18:02 UTC (23:47 local time) on Friday, November 3, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 17.9 km (11 miles). GSRAS is reporting M5.6 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 25 – 31, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from October 25 to 31, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
M6.2 earthquake hits Timor region, Indonesia
A strong earthquake registered by the BMKG as M6.2 hit the Timor region, Indonesia at 21:04 UTC on November 1, 2023 at a depth of 45 km (28 miles). USGS is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 36 km (22 miles); EMSC M6.0 at a depth of 39 km (24 miles).
Ash cloud produced by eruption at Klyuchevskoy reaches 14 km (46 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
Significant activity was reported at Klyuchevskoy volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, on October 31, 2023. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red at 02:34 UTC, and satellite data indicated an ash column reaching up to 14 km (46 000 feet) above sea level at 23:10 UTC.
Asteroid 2023 UR10 flew past Earth at just 0.036 LD — 9th closest on record
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 UR10 flew past Earth at just 0.036 LD / 0.00009 AU (13 951 km / 8 669 miles) from the center of our planet at 04:27 UTC on October 20, 2023. This is about 7 580 km (4 709 miles) from the surface.
Tropical Storm “Pilar” producing heavy rain over portions of Central America
Tropical Storm “Pilar” formed offshore Central America at 03:00 UTC on Monday, October 30, 2023, as the 16th named storm of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season. The forecast shows Pilar nearing the El Salvador or Nicaragua coast late today to early Wednesday, with the core likely staying offshore. The storm is expected to move west-southwest away from land by Thursday.
