A Snake-like Filament Hangs While A Solar Storm Launches | Space Weather News 06.25.2020

This Space Weather News forecast sponsored in part by Millersville University:
This week our Sun continues to keep us on our toes, albeit with subdued activity. We have a partly Earth-directed solar storm on its way that should graze Earth around the 27th. This storm might be intensified by some fast solar wind that should follow. However, it is doubtful any storming will be strong enough to cause much of a disturbance. Any aurora will likely be sporadic and only at high latitudes, so aurora photographers shouldnt get too excited. Also, a couple of promising bright regions have fizzled on the frontside of the Sun, resulting in the solar flux dipping back into the high 60s. Unfortunately, this means poor radio propagation on Earth's dayside, which is sad news for those emergency radio operators participating in the ARRL field day this weekend. The best news though is for GPS users, as the weak storming and low solar flux means GPS reception should be decent all over the globe. Learn the details of the grazing solar storm, the long, snake-like filament that didnt erupt, and what else our Sun has in store this week.
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[newellbate]

Thanks you are so sweet nice to hear your space weather news

[Rod_ERLR]

Thankyou Tamitha your reports are one of the highlights of my week!

[musikogmetaldetektor]

Thanks so much Tamitha. Its 28c in Denmark right now

[scott]

No matter what, you are always a favorite! Keep up the fantastic work; you help make space an interesting subject again!

[groverc.loweiv]

Thank you Lady. Informative and to the point. May your skies be clear! Milady likes your shirt.

[paulclark]

Thanks Tamitha ! interesting and informative as ever . Stay safe !

[RobMacKendrick]

You're still my favourite person, Dr. Skov. Not real pleased with the Sun these days, but you and me are OK.

[llchase]

Looking like a deep solar minimum for awhile yet!

[aarondorton]

Thanks Tamitha, nice blouse. I love my ham hobby. Thanks

[colin_martin]

Thank you Tamitha for the forecast this week, these up and downs are making it really apparent that cycle 25 has a ways to go yet before a major upturn ✨💕

[vitorhugo-yizn]

can you make a video about the anomalies of the mafgnetosphere? this year it’s really not normal.

[gordontreadwell.vegpt]

Thanks Tamitha. Not much for Ham but I'm glad you keep us informed. 73. Ve6gpt Gord

[sizzla]

Appreciate the forecast, Tamitha =)
Tempus fugit, aeternitas manet. Translation: "Time flees, eternity dwells."

[maryseleduc]

Well at least there's hope for the 27 🤞Thank You so much have a great 4 of July and stay safe

[AGKN]

"So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin, smilers never lose, and frowners never win..."
Nice job as usual Dr. Skov. Any swag or coffee mugs yet?

[Danno-myte-]

Big HEY from 🍁Canada🍁 again a great show from a great space weather pioneer🌞 👍🌷🌹🌷

[Michael-yscn]

Thumbs up everybody!
Thank you Tamitha!
Solar minimum, magnetosphere weakening

[fletcherreder]

Well I guess that gives me more time to build a radio if field day is going to fizzle. Thanks for the info!

[stateofminnesota]

you should be looking at the meteorites coming in from the planet that blew up July 17th at 4:22 a.m. 2019 we're coming back into that cycle could be disastrous hopefully not three-quarters of that planet blew up headed this way

[shadowraith]

I started watching during our currant solar minimum. However, it's apparent. that you wish you had more to report. I suppose the line that pop's into my head is "be careful what you wish for" In no way is that meant negatively. I enjoy your coverage very much. Just hoping when the sun starts singing we don't experience a "Carrington event" episode. :) :) :)