Solar flare

[big_dav_2001]

Just a heads up:

Aparently a huge 2.8 X-class solar flare just went off, anyone with a solar scope should go take a look...

Aurora should be good for the next little while too I guess

Davin

[Matt Wastell]

Thanks Davin - the loop prom is still there and I have time but clouds!

[Paul Haese]

Another one at X3.2 just not long ago. Trouble is that this is not directed at us. It is unlikely to impact Earth at all. If it is still producing X class flares once it is facing us then this will likely spark some great aurora activity. Without doubt though there has been a significant increase in activity in the last two months. More spots and more with delta or beta class energy signatures. Maximum might finally be arriving.