All the storms & rain have me going stir-crazy. I've had this #PixieKit for 2 yrs. Fun little project. We'll test it out this weekend during questionable #SpaceWeather #SpaceWx conditions. #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #QRP #QRPp #MorseCode CW

Today’s view of our star as seen from West Seattle. Sunspot group 4079 is showing us more detail as it turns towards us.

#OurStar #OurSolarNeighborhood #astrodon #AstroPhotography #Seattle #WestSeattle #SpaceWeather #SpaceWX #sunspots

Our star today as seen from West Seattle. Get a load of monstrous sunspot group 4079 — wow!

#OurStar #OurSolarNeighborhood #astrodon #AstroPhotography #Seattle #WestSeattle #SpaceWeather #SpaceWX #sunspots

#hfbandconditions are living up to the #spaceweather #spacewx hype. Nice spring hike in the woods though with an added bonus of a cw #morsecode #qrpr #hb1b #pota #parksontheair activation #QSO with Howie #ac4fs #amateurradio #hamradio

What's the deal with #6meters. It is really quiet. Did I miss some #spacewx event? This is my first time on the "the magic band". #hamradio #AmateurRadio

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This month, the Sun’s 11-year activity cycle will be nearing its maximum point. ☀️

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Anxious to hear Dr. Odenwald's conclusion that THIS MONTH the sun will be nearing it max point for #solarcycle25 #spaceweather #spacewx #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

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CME-related solar wind disturbances are starting to taper off, allowing the geomagnetic field to calm somewhat; currently seeing G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions, with a G3+ warning remaining in effect through 0600 UTC (about 2.5 hours from now). #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

Just went out in the backyard for a bit and turned off all the lights to let my eyes adjust; I could *maybe* see a slight reddish cast to the north, but I wouldn't really call that “visible”. My phone, however, caught it a bit more distinctly. (That last shot was pointing the phone straight up, with the bottom half being north). #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

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G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm conditions continue, and I'm seeing posts reporting that aurora are visible at least as far south as Boston, MA. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

Long-duration flare in progress from (former) AR3842 on the far side of the west limb; X-ray flux starting to level off around M2.7 (R1 - Minor radio blackout). #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

Current space weather conditions:

-R1 (Minor) radio blackout — X-ray flare in progress from AR3842 around the west limb
-S1 (Minor) solar radiation storm — continued proton event from the X1.8 flare
-G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm — CME arrival from the X1.8 flare

#solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

Geomagnetic storm thresholds are based on total measured variations in the Earth's magnetic field within a given 3-hour UTC synoptic period (0000-0300, 0300-0600, etc), with the scale resetting at the start of each new 3-hour block.

You can see this in effect in the 5th row of this graphic, where the Predicted Estimated Kp (planetary K-index) drops to 0 every three hours. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm conditions once again being observed. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

Been busy with work for the last couple hours, but G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm conditions were observed about an hour and a half ago. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

The latest US Air Force magnetometer analysis report estimates that geomagnetic field disturbances reached the equivalent of G5 geomagnetic storm conditions for the 3-hour period from 1300-1600 UTC. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

Interestingly, it seems that the CME is somehow impacting X-ray monitoring instrumentation on GOES-16 and -18 — readings have gone a bit wobbly over the last hour. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora

The aurora viewline forecast for tonight is worth keeping an eye on, if storm conditions persist at predicted levels. #solarflare #spaceweather #spacewx #aurora