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science13 hours ago•48 min saved

Earth-facing M6.9 flare could spark northern lights this week

A restless Sun erupted an Earth-facing M6.9 flare from sunspot AR4513 on Aug. 25, launching a coronal mass ejection (CME) that may graze Earth later this week. Early NASA models suggest a glancing CME arrival around Aug. 28, which could boost geomagnetic activity if it interacts with a high‑speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole; the actual impact depends on arrival timing and the magnetic orientation of the CME. Forecasters will monitor updates, as a strong southward field could enhance northern lights activity.

via Yahoo|

#aurora #cme #geomagnetic-activity

health11 days ago•60 min saved

Colorado health dept. orders access for TB probe at Aurora ICE detention center

Colorado’s public health department issued a public health order forcing GEO Group and ICE to provide records, contacts and transfer information for a suspected TB case at the Aurora detention center, after weeks of resistance. The goal is to confirm exposure and protect public health; ICE says there are no active TB cases, while advocates and lawmakers push for transparency amid related lawsuits and ongoing scrutiny of private detention facilities.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#aurora #colorado-news #detention-center

sciencespace12 days ago•12 min saved

NASA's Mars plan is an evolving architecture, not a fixed mission or date

NASA now treats its Moon-to-Mars architecture as a developing blueprint rather than a mission or flight manifest, which is why there is no official Mars landing date. Past targets from the 1980s and Europe’s 2033 Aurora plan were anchored in funding and politics, not just technology. Today, NASA narrows design options through annual reviews, while decisions on crew size, landing and ascent vehicles, power, propellant, and a return plan depend on developing and testing flight systems and on international/private partnerships.

via Space Daily|

#architecture #aurora #mars

science15 days ago•11 min saved

Sun-sparked currents and a dawn-dark sky: the 1859 Carrington Event

The Carrington Event of 1859 unleashed a solar storm that drove geomagnetic currents along long telegraph lines, causing outages and fires while auroras lit skies as far apart as Cuba and Hawaii, demonstrating the vulnerability of modern infrastructure to space weather and spurring ongoing research into forecasting and mitigation for the electric grid.

via Space Daily|

#aurora #carrington-event #geomagnetic-storm

space-weather16 days ago•5 min saved

Earth-facing CME looms as Sun sparks auroras and Comet McNaught brightens the sky

SpaceWeather.com reports an Earth-directed CME from two solar filament eruptions with an ETA around Aug 11–12, potentially triggering auroras near the Perseid meteor shower, while a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm is already in progress as Earth sits in the CME wake. Separately, Comet 220P/McNaught underwent dramatic outbursts, brightening to binocular visibility with observers noting a shock-wave-like debris shell; the page also features aurora imagery and various sky-watching updates.

via SpaceWeather.com|

#aurora #cme #comets

space-weather25 days ago•30 min saved

Earthward CME from M1.9 flare prompts August 2 geomagnetic watch

A long-duration M1.9 solar flare from Active Region 4492 on July 30, with an associated filament eruption, produced an Earth-directed partial-halo CME and a minor solar radiation storm. WSA-Enlil model runs place the CME’s arrival at Earth around August 2, with NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecasting G1–G2 (Minor–Moderate) geomagnetic storm conditions. Solar wind parameters have been mostly nominal, but disturbances from July 26–27 CMEs and the July 30 CME could arrive; increased drag, potential voltage alarms on power systems, spacecraft orientation corrections, and radio fade are possible, with auroras potentially visible as far south as New York and Idaho under favorable conditions.

via The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform|

#aurora #coronal-mass-ejection #geomagnetic-storm

crime1 month ago•21 min saved

Aurora ICE facility shooter told police he acted impulsively after realizing he was on camera

An employee at the GEO Group–run Aurora ICE Processing Facility shot a protester in the foot during a confrontation; the arrest affidavit says the 42-year-old Brandon Booth admitted he did something 'dumb' and intended to scare, not injure, after realizing he was on surveillance. Booth was booked on multiple charges including attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#affidavit #aurora #crime

space1 month ago•102 min saved

Sun unleashes a flare flood as Earth-bound CMEs lift July 4 aurora hopes

The Sun erupted with 10 M-class flares in 24 hours, with several coronal mass ejections headed toward Earth. NOAA forecasts suggest geomagnetic activity (G1–G2) could spark auroras across parts of the northern U.S. around the July 3–4 weekend, depending on CME interactions and magnetic-field orientation; viewing may be hindered by twilight in some areas.

via Space|

#aurora #coronal-mass-ejection #noaa

space1 month ago•102 min saved

X-Class Solar Flare and CME May Spark July 4 Aurora Show

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.

via Space|

#aurora #coronal-mass-ejection #july-4

space2 months ago•70 min saved

Solar storm could turn the night sky into a canvas across parts of the U.S.

An incoming coronal mass ejection could hit Earth's magnetic field today, possibly triggering geomagnetic storms from G1 to G3 and boosting auroras into mid-latitudes across the northern U.S.; the strongest activity is expected 11 a.m.–2 p.m. EDT, with elevated chances into the evening, and auroras could be visible as far south as northern Michigan, Maine, New York, Idaho, Illinois, and Oregon depending on conditions. NOAA has issued a G3 watch for June 8 and a G2 watch for June 9.

via Space|

#aurora #cme #geomagnetic-storm

science2 months ago•38 min saved

Sunday Night Sky: Where the Northern Lights Could Shine

Forecasters say Sunday could bring visible aurora borealis across select northern regions of North America and Europe, weather and dark skies permitting; best viewing occurs under clear, dark skies away from city lights during late-night hours as solar activity drives the display.

via Forbes|

#astronomy #aurora #aurora-forecast

science2 months ago•39 min saved

Skies Alight: Solar Storm Could Put Auroras Over Much of the U.S. Tonight

A major solar outburst is driving geomagnetic activity that could produce auroras across roughly half the United States tonight, depending on weather and light conditions, with the northern tier most likely to see the lights and southern areas possible if skies stay clear.

via Yahoo|

#aurora #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science2 months ago•3 min saved

DC Skywatch: Cannibal CME May Spark Aurora and a Western Planet Parade This Thursday

Forecasters say a Cannibal CME could reach Earth late Thursday into Friday, potentially triggering G3 geomagnetic storms and visible auroras across the DC region; Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will form a western planetary lineup after sunset, worth photographing with a smartphone or camera. To maximize chances, seek dark skies, use long exposures, and monitor NOAA, spaceweather sites, and apps for updates—even if auroras stay faint, a dark north horizon photo may capture color.

via WTOP|

#aurora #cannibal-cme #noaa

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Northern Lights Could Grace Southeast Michigan Tonight as Solar Storm Approaches

A strong geomagnetic storm watch (G3) has been issued for June 4–5 as multiple coronal mass ejections from the Sun head toward Earth, with a mid-afternoon arrival and potential continued activity into the evening. Southeast Michigan could see the Northern Lights, especially if skies stay clear and you’re away from city lights; viewing may be aided by a phone night mode. Auroras can be visible even when not directly overhead, depending on atmospheric conditions and gas interactions high in the atmosphere.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|

#aurora #michigan #northern-lights

law-and-courts2 months ago•4 min saved

Appeals Court Orders New Trials in Elijah McClain Paramedics Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the homicide convictions of two former Aurora paramedics in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death, ruling the trial court misapplied the standard of care by instructing jurors to rely on generic meanings rather than a professional standard under the circumstances. The decision means new trials for Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, who were convicted of criminally negligent homicide (Cooper also for second‑degree assault) and were sentenced to probation. The ruling emphasizes the need for jurors to apply a professional standard of care rather than a generic “reasonable person” standard in such cases.

via The Colorado Sun|

#aurora #colorado-court-of-appeals #criminally-negligent-homicide