The Sun Works Up Some Big Flares and Fast Wind | Space Weather News: 31 March 2023

This Space Weather News forecast sponsored in part by Millersville University:
We've quieted down from the recent solar storming, but the quiet didnt last long. Our Sun is making the news again with big flare activity, including an X-class flare and R3-level radio blackout. In addition, we have a coronal hole that is sending us some fast solar wind that is already giving us some aurora. Aurora photographers at high latitudes should enjoy some nice aurora views as we move through the weekend. Fleeting views might also make it down to mid-latitudes for a brief while on Friday and Saturday, but things should be quieting down by Sunday. So all of this activity may be short-lived. Returning to the solar flare activity, indeed, the region responsible for most of the ruckus, region 3256, will be rotating to the Sun's farside over the next 24 hours so even flare activity could quiet down over the next few days. That being said, we are watching region 3262, which could get more active as it rotates to the Sun's west limb. Therefore, amateur radio operators and GPS users should expect minor to moderate radio noise on Earth's dayside. Learn the details of the recent big-flare activity, see when and where aurora is visible and find out what else our Sun has in store.
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Here for the Ham Radio propagation forecast . Thank you for the great information Dr. Skov.

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Thanks for the update without panicking Dr tamitha

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Tamitha! Thank you as always for you super Space Weather News. Have a good weekend. Best 73 !!!!

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Tamitha with a beautiful exciting delivery again.

[davidvaughn]

I really appreciate the summary you do at the end of the detailed synopsys. It helps to put things into perspective and highlights all the important points. Topnotch production!

[sc]

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[SacredOwl]

I love your setup, beautiful graphics... love the forecast, a takeoff from meteorologist is great. So well done!

[Henrikbuitenhuis]

Thanks so much for the video and info Tamitha Skov.

[AdventuresandLifestyle]

Great work here. Good to hear what is happening out there. 🤝👍

[josephbrooks]

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[loboalamo]

A thorough report. It’s what’s up. The weather here seems much busier. Thank you. ⚡️💨🌨❄️

[pablod]

Ooh, new graphics 😊. Great stuff as always.

[MakerGrigio]

Awesom. Agree with top comment, love the summary

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[godnmyhands]

I know the systems at large are very complex. what i discovered is 7 days from impact of solar wind till... sunny and north winds on Oregon South Coast. Flares are rain makers and only take 4 days from impact to create rain and south winds on same beaches. with solar max still a ways off and record rain/snow in much of west USA, we are in for some real harsh winters in next couple years

[st.charlesstreet]

At these very Solar active times, all of your reports are greatly appreciated. Thank You Dr. Tamitha 😊

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A friend of mine sent me this link to video. Glad I watched it