X-Class Solar Flare and CME May Spark July 4 Aurora Show
TL;DR
An X1.1 solar flare from sunspot AR4479 on June 30 produced Radio Blackouts on the daylight side of Earth and launched a CME. While initial analyses suggested limited Earth impact, NOAA later issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for July 3, indicating that at least part of the CME could reach Earth and trigger geomagnetic activity. If the CME’s magnetic field is oriented favorably, auroras could be visible across parts of the northern U.S. during the July 4 weekend.
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