Solar Storm Approaching Earth

[zboss]

https://www.seeker.com/astrophysics/...roaching-earth

[settlednomad]

Hopefully, it'll warm this place up a tad...

[GTom]

Wondering how much it affects the GPS signal.

[GordMay]

FWIW:
“... pulsating auroras are generated when clumps of plasma waves in the magnetosphere, the region of space affected by the Earth's magnetic field, intermittently herd and shove aurora-causing electrons into the Earth's magnetic field lines.
That causes bursts of electrons to rain down into the Earth's atmosphere, where they can interact with particles there to produce a colourful light show. Normally, they just remain in space...”

➥ Pulsating aurora spotted in Canada helps explain northern lights' origin - Technology & Science - CBC News

➥ https://www.nature.com/articles/natu...rer=www.cbc.ca

[sailorboy1]

I don't know what to do as I'm all confused. The article says the flares could reach us as early as Thursday Feb 14. I have trouble knowing what day of the week it is and what day of the month it is so I checked my phone and I think the flare is having a serious impact.