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science8 days 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|

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space8 days ago•72 min saved

Mid-Latitude Aurora Watch as Sun Unleashes Cannibal CMEs

NOAA warns of a strong G3 geomagnetic storm on June 4–5 as multiple CMEs from sunspot region 4455 head toward Earth, potentially merging in a cannibal CME; this could spark auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon after dark, with peak activity in the evenings and overnight hours, though timing and intensity remain uncertain.

via Space|

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space2 years ago•3 min saved

Impending 'Cannibal' CME to Trigger G1-class Geomagnetic Storm on July 18

A "cannibal" coronal mass ejection (CME) formed by two successive solar flares, including a surprise "dark eruption," is heading towards Earth and could cause a significant geomagnetic storm on July 18. CMEs are large clouds of magnetized plasma and solar radiation that can trigger disturbances in Earth's magnetic field, resulting in radio blackouts and vibrant aurora displays. Cannibal CMEs are rare but become more likely during the solar maximum, the peak of the sun's 11-year solar cycle. Earth has already experienced several geomagnetic storms this year, and the approaching solar maximum could bring more intense solar activity.

via Livescience.com|

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