[wrenjmerg]

MAJOR SOLAR FLARE: Big sunspot AR1429 has unleashed another major flare. This one is the strongest yet, an X5-class eruption on March 7th at 00:28 UT. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded the extreme UV flash. This eruption hurled a bright CME into space. First-look data from STEREO-B are not sufficient to determine if the cloud is heading for Earth. Our best guess is "probably, yes, but not directly toward Earth." A glancing blow to our planet's magnetosphere is possible on March 8th or 9th. Scientists classify solar flares according to their x-ray brightness in the wavelength range 1 to 8 Angstroms. There are 3 categories: X-class flares are big; they are major events that can trigger planet-wide radio blackouts and long-lasting radiation storms. M-class flares are medium-sized; they can cause brief radio blackouts that affect Earth's polar regions. Minor radiation storms sometimes follow an M-class flare. For updates: http://www.spaceweather.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rWB-lhUj-8

[SoorgoBardy]

Yeah, actually two events.

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.html


Code: ALTPX3
Serial Number: 25
Issue Time: 2012 Mar 07 1417 UTC

ALERT: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Begin Time: 2012 Mar 07 1410 UTC
NOAA Scale: S3 - Strong
Potential Impacts: Radiation - Passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights may experience increasing radiation exposures. Astronauts on EVA (extra-vehicular activity) are exposed to elevated radiation levels.
Spacecraft - Single-event upsets to satellite operations, noise in imaging systems, and slight reduction of efficiency in solar panels are likely.
Radio - Degraded or episodically blacked-out polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation.

Space Weather Message Code: WATA50
Serial Number: 43
Issue Time: 2012 Mar 07 1742 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic A-index of 50 or greater predicted
NOAA Scale: Periods reaching the G3 (Strong) Level Likely
Valid for UTC Day: 2012 Mar 08
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.


Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 186
Issue Time: 2012 Mar 07 1451 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2012 Mar 07 1451 UTC
Valid To: 2012 Mar 07 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washinton state.

[BalaGire]

Still waiting for a X100-class earth bound flare for a much needed reset of the world.

[MYMcvBgl]

I just saw a headline in a local rag about this flare. This is the first time I have seen the newz report them to the masses.

Solar flare racing toward Earth may disrupt power


WASHINGTON, D.C. — An impressive solar flare is heading toward Earth and could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights. Time for a false flag EMP?

[PekHyvac]

a site I check on periodically, gives NOAA warnings , if any, at the bottom.

http://www.solarham.com/

Also, Dr. Keith Strong seems to watch solar anything , like a hawk. He is usally first to ever get a video out on anything happening.

[hechicxxrr]

During this time they'll turn on HAARP in "missile Defence shield" mode just to see what happens...