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return2ozma@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

World Warned to Prepare for Today's Severe Geomagnetic Storm, First in 20 Years

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World Warned to Prepare for Today's Severe Geomagnetic Storm, First in 20 Years

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecasted a “severe solar storm” that’s expected to hit Earth tonight, according to a release. These geomagnetic storms happen every so often, but as the Sun approaches the maximum of its 11-year solar cycle, the space weather is getting more intense.
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    What the heck does tonight mean …

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      You know, tonight, that specific time of day that happens at the same time every day depending on where you are and what season it is there.

      Yeah I was also quite annoyed by that.

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        I’m more worries that this is described as something coming from the sun and reaching first the part of the planet that is facing away from it.

        I always knew the sun was a hoax and the earth is flat. I’m vindicated now.

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          I don’t know a lot about this so maybe the article is still incorrect, but that may not be as ridiculous as it sounds. The magnetosphere isn’t a perfect orb surrounding the planet and I thought I recalled hearing that the ‘backside’ and the poles were the weaker sides.

          https://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/magnetism/magnetosphere3.gif

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      Given the statement was by the US organization NOAA they probably mean night in North America.

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      From following a couple links to the source, I found this:

      Multiple CMEs erupted associated with flare activity from Region 3664 on 07-09 May. These CMEs are expected to merge with potential arrival expected by early May 11 on the UTC day.

      Source: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-watch-effect-may-11

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        So we’re just past midnight UTC as of right now, so any time I guess!

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      Since the article was published a little after 1pm EDT, I would assume tonight refers to EDT… so in a few hours of the time of my comment?

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      tonight, adverb on this present night or the night following this present day

      tonight, noun the present night or the night following this present day

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    Interesting, should be a good test of our grid.

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      I like your positive attitude.

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    The skies over Washington State.

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      Nice shot!

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        Thank you!

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    Haven’t seen any Aurora in London, unfortunately.

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      Can see it from the Midlands!

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    Over Alberta last night.

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    And nobody did a thang.

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