03-08-2012, 05:31 PM
The CME hit and so far is much weaker than expected. Activity could increase, though, depending on how much material is in the wake of the CME.
Apparently that sunspot is now 7x larger than Earth. Pretty cool IMO.
Quote:CME IMPACT: A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth's magnetic field on March 8th around 1100 UT. The impact was weaker than expected, sparking only a mild (Kp=5) geomagnetic storm. However, the storm could intensify in the hours ahead depending on electromagnetic conditions in the wake of the CME. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
Apparently that sunspot is now 7x larger than Earth. Pretty cool IMO.