Huge solar flare heading for earth

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A significant solar flare, the largest of the year, is expected to create a geomagnetic storm that will only graze Earth rather than making a direct impact. Forecasters from the Space Weather Prediction Center indicate that the effects will be felt more as a glancing blow, occurring early Thursday. Concerns were raised about potential disruptions to GPS systems, especially for travelers with upcoming flights. Observations of the solar flare's impact on spacecraft sensors were noted, showcasing the event's intensity. Overall, the solar flare will not pose a direct threat to Earth, alleviating immediate concerns.
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Will it be hitting all around the Earth, or only in particular areas? If anyone knows...
 
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I hope it's done by Friday! I have a flight on Saturday!
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I hope it's done by Friday! I have a flight on Saturday!

lol we can't have a screwed up GPS system sending your flight to Antarctica instead of its planned destination huh that just wouldn't be fair ! ;)

I was playing a video from the SOHO www site earlier today, it was a sight to see the blast of charged particles hitting the sensors on the SOHO spacecraft

http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/realtime/c3/512/


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