A Dark Coronal Hole & Stealthy Solar Storm Combo-Pack = potential for mid-latitude auroras, potential nighttime ham radio disruptions this weekend
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From Dr. Tamitha Skov's , March 23rd:
This week our Sun calms down from all the solar flares we've seen lately, but solar storms remain plentiful. Aurora photographers should expect some decent aurora from a combination stealthy solar storm and fast solar wind that will enhance aurora shows, even down to mid-latitudes, possibly through the weekend. Amateur radio operators also feel pretty lucky considering dayside propagation should remain reasonably quiet with little in the way of radio blackouts, although disruptions on Earth's nightside might be an issue during the solar storm. GPS users should also take note to remain vigilant near dawn and dusk and especially under aurora until the storm passes.? More info is also on Dr Skov's YouTube channel: From the forecasts, it doesn't appear that the aurora will be visible as far south as Colorado. Not that it would matter, since it's supposed to be overcast most of the weekend.... --------------------- Mark Ehr | K0EHR VP, 285 Tech Connect Radio Club Littleton, Colorado k0ehr@... Check out my ham radio blog: |
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Update: conditions this morning have improved substantially since yesterday. K (aka noise level) is down to 2, from 7 last night, and the SFI and SN are both back into triple digits. It could be a decent weekend!
-- --------------------- Mark Ehr | K0EHR VP, 285 Tech Connect Radio Club Littleton, Colorado k0ehr@... Check out my ham radio blog: |
Mark Ehr | K0EHR