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Re: (meteorobs) Auroras week?
Actually, it was upgraded to an X20-class flare. But alass, was pointed
away from earth....
The most powerful solar flare ever recorded -- an X20-class event -- erupted
near sunspot 9393 at 2150 UT on April 2nd. The event was even stronger than a
well-known flare in March 1989 that led to the collapse of a power grid in
Quebec. No such calamities are likely this time, however, because sunspot
9393 -the source of the explosion- is near the Sun's west limb; the bulk of
the explosion was directed away from Earth. (Note: Monday's flare was
initially classified as X17, but it was since been upgraded to X20.)
Hi all!
Here is few massages from MPML list wich suggested another
flare on the Sun. Just saw another big spot wich current rise
from sun's disk.
Best regards,
Maciej
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Mike Boschat 3-Apr 3:18 CET
MAJOR SOLAR FLARE ALERT
ISSUED: 22:15 UTC, 02 APRIL 2001
The most intense x-ray flare observed so far this solar cycle erupted a
short time ago from Region 9393. X-rays reached a class X17.1 x-ray
intensity at 21:51 UTC. It is too early to tell very much more except that
this is a potentially strong proton flare. A strong Type II sweep has been
associated with this event. However, the shock velocity has yet to be
estimated.
John W. Briggs 3-Apr 04.23 CET
Forgive the off-topic post, but a HUGE "class X18" solar flare has
been reported as currently in progress. This suggests major aurorae
will be visible. Good luck!