Solar storms from 27/09/2011 to 30/09/2011, Consequences & Solutions

[stomy]

This article ll be update regularly there and on the Blog


1)Events:

30/09/11
C1.3 (region 1305) Start 1019h UTC Maximum 1023h UTC End 1025h UTC
C2.7 (region 1302) Start 1207h UTC Maximum 1247h UTC End 1317h UTC

29/09/11
C9.3 (region 1302) Start 1226h UTC Maximum 1232h UTC End 1238h UTC
M1.2 (region 1302) Start 1324h UTC Maximum 1328h UTC End 1330h UTC


28/09/11
C1.1 (region 1302) Start 1805h UTC Maximum 1810h UTC End 1822h UTC
C6.4 (region 1302) Start 2044h UTC Maximum 2058h UTC End 2111h UTC

27/09/11
M4.0 (region 1302) Start 0506h UTC Maximum 0508h UTC End 0513h UTC
M2.6 (region 1302) Start 1437h UTC Maximum 1446h UTC End 1502h UTC

26/09/11
M4.4 (region 1302) Start 0227h UTC Maximum 0233h UTC End 0237h UTC
M7.4 (region 1302) Start 0431h UTC Maximum 0450h UTC End 0505h UTC
M3.1 (region 1302) Start 0846h UTC Maximum 0849h UTC End 0852h UTC
M1.5 (region 1303) Start 0925h UTC Maximum 0935h UTC End 0953h UTC
M3.7 (region 1302) Start 1526h UTC Maximum 1533h UTC End 1538h UTC
M2.2 (region 1303) Start 1651h UTC Maximum 1658h UTC End 1709h UTC

25/09/11:
X1.9 (region 1302) Start 0921h UTC Maximum 0940h UTC End 0948h UTC
M7.1 (region 1302) Start 1233h UTC Maximum 1320H UTC End 1410h UTC
M3.1 (region 1303) Start 1719h UTC Maximum 1725h UTC End 1731h UTC
M2.8 (region 1302) Start 1759h UTC Maximum 1815h UTC End 1824h UTC
M3.0 (region 1302) Start 1909h UTC Maximum 1921h UTC End 1941h UTC
M5.8 (region 1302) Start 2029h UTC Maximum 2036h UTC End 2042h UTC
M1.0 (region 1303) Start 2345h UTC Maximum 2358h UTC End 0009h UTC
M1.9 (region 1302) Start 2348h UTC Maximum 2356h UTC End 0004h UTC

This magnetogram gives you the values measured by the groundstation of Kiruna (Sweden, Europa). For midddle latitude auroral activity the magnetometer data should be below -1300.

Interactive Source: http://www.irf.se/maggraphs/rtplot_flux2_abs.png

Source: spaceweatherlive.com

Source: spaceweather.com



2)Possible Consequences:

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_1859 & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_flare

3)Solutions:

How to prepare and survive for difficult time?
Source: http://revivall.over-blog.com/pages/...e-4724507.html


For more of details: Source: http://revivall.over-blog.com/articl...-85202453.html

[stomy]

There are currently no chances to see an aurora display on the Middle latitudes
(0%)
The direction of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is strong South (-10.9nT).
In the past two hours there was a big solarflare with a class of:
M2.63
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[stomy]

There are currently no chances to see an aurora display on the Middle latitudes
(15%)
Active geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 5.33
The pressure on the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is high (32.2nT), the direction is strong South (-17.6nT).
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C9.64
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[stomy]

There are currently no chances to see an aurora display on the Middle latitudes
(34%)
Active geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 5.67
The pressure on the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is high (33.1nT), the direction is strong South (-25.5nT).
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C4.87
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[stomy]

There is a slight chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(62%)
Active geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 6.33
On this moment there is a high solar wind speed (654.6 km/sec.)
The direction of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is strong South (-18.6nT).
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C1.82
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[stomy]

There is a slight chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(76%)
Severe geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 8.00
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C1.4
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[Hervé]

Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) hits Earth's Magnetosphere Today, Causes Ground Currents In Norway



Space Weather
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:27 CDT

A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth's magnetic field at approximately 12:15 UT on Sept. 26th. The impact caused significant ground currents in Norway. Also, the Goddard Space Weather Lab reports a "strong compression of Earth's magnetosphere. Simulations indicate that solar wind plasma [has penetrated] close to geosynchronous orbit starting at 13:00UT." Geosynchronous satellites could therefore be directly exposed to solar wind plasma and magnetic fields.


© Rob Stammes
Sept.26 2011,at 12.36 UTC a magnificent shockwave from a CME arrived in our atmosphere,with an effect on all of my instruments.The shockwave passed the ACE satellite at 11.52 UTC,just 44 minutes earlier.

Stay tuned for updates. Aurora alerts: text, voice.

[pyrangello]

thanks for al, the updates, it would be helpful to explain your thoughts after the results as I know what a CME is but don't know all the lingo as probably many of us don't know either. Again appreciate the updates..

[stomy]

There is a chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(75%)
Severe geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 8.33
On this moment there is a high solar wind speed (669.1 km/sec.)
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C1.85
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle

[stomy]

There is a chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(68%)
Severe geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 8.33
On this moment there is a high solar wind speed (658.7 km/sec.)
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C1.85
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[Sidney]

Thank you for all this info!! I had a massive migraine yesterday, so I had a hunch that something was up with the sun, the only time i get headaches.

[stomy]

Posted by starchild111 (here)
Thank you for all this info!! I had a massive migraine yesterday, so I had a hunch that something was up with the sun, the only time i get headaches.

The light is with you Peace & Love

[stomy]

There is a chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(74%)
Severe geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 7.67
On this moment there is a high solar wind speed (704.4 km/sec.)
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C1.85
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[stomy]

There is a chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(75%)
Strong geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 7.67
On this moment there is a high solar wind speed (667.5 km/sec.)
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C1.45
S1 Space radiation storm
At the moment there is a small S1 class space radiation storm active. This happens about 50 times in one solarcycle.

[ghostrider]

something is up with our sun, it is very active today.

[Guest]

I live in a very heavy populated area known for forest fires. Heavy solar flare activity is scary around here.

Nora

we are all related

[dddanieljjjamesss]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ypAMPvXV3Lo

One thing is for sure, we are getting rocked.

Now seems like it would be a good time to assist the Earth, if you were ever thinking of doing that.

[stomy]

There is a slight chance to see an aurora display on the middle latitudes
(62%)
Active geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 6.33
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C5.25

[jcocks]

Posted by dddanieljjjamesss (here)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ypAMPvXV3Lo

Now seems like it would be a good time to assist the Earth, if you were ever thinking of doing that.

No Need, she's perfectly capable of taking care of herself We seriously just need to let her do what she needs to do, and stop thinking we need to assist her - unless we feel she's asking for it, and then we'll ALL know - there will be no mistake about what is needed.

[stomy]

There are currently no chances to see an aurora display on the Middle latitudes
(31%)
Active geomagnetic storm in progress
Kp 5.67
In the past two hours there was a moderate solarflare with a class of:
C5.25