Large sunspot groups and strong solar flares led to the issuance of SWPC's first G4 Watch since 2005... pic.twitter.com/oi55cTPXhP
— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) May 9, 2024
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare on May 9, 2024, peaking at 1:44pm ET. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a composite image of the event, which was classified as X1.1. https://t.co/vR5RVjkGeE pic.twitter.com/1tUbO8Hnyq
— NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) May 9, 2024
Still have your solar viewing glasses from last month’s eclipse?
— NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) May 9, 2024
If so, break ‘em out!
If you have sunny skies, you can currently see a huge sunspot group on the Sun with nothing more than your solar viewing glasses. ☀️ pic.twitter.com/5DGWvM2hrC
Forecasters at NOAA have issued a rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the first time since 2005.
— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) May 10, 2024
A spectacular aurora is likely Friday night and into the weekend.
It's possible that satellite communications and power systems could be affected. pic.twitter.com/VoQD2eVH71