GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH (G1): Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible on Nov. 7th when a CME might hit Earth's magnetic field. NOAA and NASA models agree that the flank of the CME will, at most, graze our planet's magnetosphere. In fact, a miss is just as likely as a hit, making this a low probability forecast. CME impact alerts: SMS Text
THE SUN IS CRACKLING WITH FLARES: A phalanx of southern sunspots is turning toward Earth, and they are crackling with solar flares. During the past 24 hours, Earth-orbiting satelites have detected multiple M-class flares and one intense X-flare:
Pulses of extreme ultraviolet radiation are ionizing the top of Earth's atmosphere, causing a series of shortwave radio blackouts rolling around all longitudes of our planet. Ham radio operators may notice intermittent loss of signal at frequencies below below 30 MHz.
So far, none of the explosions has produced a significant CME. This could change in response to more explosions later today. Stay tuned. Solar flare alerts: SMS Text
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AMBER DRAGONFLY SPACE PENDANT: This dragonfly has touched space. On Oct 24th, the students of Earth to Sky Calculus launched it to the stratosphere onboard a cosmic ray research balloon, 105,108 feet above California's Sierra Nevada:
You can have it for $219.95. Made of genuine Baltic Amber with a sterling silver exoskeleton, the rich Cognac-colored pendant measures 3/4 inch and comes with a matching 18-inch sterling silver chain.
The students are selling space pendants to pay the helium bill for their cosmic ray ballooning program. Each one comes with a greeting card showing the jewelry in flight and telling the story of its trip to the stratosphere and back again.
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