News about Earth

Heads up #aurora chasers! Charge your camera batteries and keep your eyes on the sky this weekend, because we may have some good aurora in store. All the elements need to align, but due to the effects of one (or more) CME+CIR/CHHSS combo, we may see G2/Kp 6 storming. pic.twitter.com/R2GppEv3Rk

M9.1 solare flare currently in-progress from AR 3663 near center disk! Almost an X! Any CME launched from this area would likely have an Earth-directed component. We need to wait for more images and data to confirm, but this is exciting stuff! pic.twitter.com/qU0RGG9PPW

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare on May 2, peaking at 10:22pm ET. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the event, which was classified as X1.6. go.nasa.gov/4dmxiTU pic.twitter.com/NaE62YWeS1

A #solarstorm comes! NOAA & NASA predict the storm launched during the X1.6-flare will hit Earth late May 5. NASA indicates the shockwave will cause the main disruption, with the bulk of the storm missing us. Expect #aurora shows to reach mid-latitudes but quiet down quickly. pic.twitter.com/N3v0hnJwAn