SPACE WEATHER

The first video shows an active region on the Sun (with an inset Earth, for size reference) taken in extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, light by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The EVE sounding rocket supports the calibration of EUV measurements taken by spacecraft to make sure the data they provide are accurate. With the usual focus on satellite-based solar imagery, one often forgets about the important contributions of ground-based observatories. Here we present a video of imagery collected at the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) site of the National Solar Observatory (NSO). The light from the Sun is passed through a filter that admits light from the hydrogen alpha spectral line (6562.8 angstroms or 656.28 nanometers) in the red region of the spectrum. This reveals many details which cannot be seen in our usual broad-spectrum view of the Sun, particularly filaments across the solar disk and limb. Ground-based observatories are subjected to a number of challenges different from their space-based counterparts, including gaps in the visibility of their target (i.e. nighttime), clouds (some slightly visible in this movie) and atmospheric turbulence (also some visible here). The spectral line for hydrogen alpha is a deep red and rather dark for regular digital displays. For this visualization, we have used a brighter 'blackbody' colour table to improve visibility.

This video shows an active region on the Sun (with an inset Earth, for size reference) taken in extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, light by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The EVE sounding rocket supports the calibration of EUV measurements taken by spacecraft to make sure the data they provide are accurate. Credits: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Solar Dynamics Observatory/Steele Hill Download: https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/assets/gallery/movies/Dynamic_Looping_Action_sm.mp4 Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/sounding-rocket-takes-a-second-look-at-the-sun

Space Weather quiets down this week as we watch region 2712 rotate off the Sun's west limb. This means solar flux has taken a nose-dive and amateur radio propagation has dropped to poor conditions. Luckily, this dimming of the Sun's brightness should only last a few days until a new active region rotates into Earth view. GPS users should enjoy clean signals this week, even at low latitudes, due to the low solar flux. A remnant coronal hole crossing the Sun's face could bring us a short burst of fast solar wind next week. Aurora views to high latitudes are possible. Learn more about how the Sun affects you this week. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: Jake Stehli, Sweet Briar Lake, Judson, North Dakota, USA: https://twitter.com/eljakeo30/status/1003337988091383809 Tim Grimsey, Tasmania: https://twitter.com/astropixie/status/1002757109576957952 Dragonfly Connection, Central Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/AnnBond_007/status/1003111950883041280 NEOC Starcam, Mt Katahdin, Maine, USA: https://twitter.com/TheUmno/status/1003108813954797568 Andre Brandt, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/andrebrandtfoto/status/1002579669856768000 Ben Shirely, Invercargill, New Zealand: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZaurora/permalink/2159387957408624/ Aotearoa People, Smails Beach, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/AotearoaPeople/status/1002517276367572992 Michele Mccue, Central British Columbia, Canada: https://twitter.com/MccueMichele/status/1002460248383209472 Stefan Walker, Buffalo, Minnesota, USA: https://twitter.com/stefanwalker89/status/1002456597686378497 Debbie Center, Nevis, Minnesota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/greatlakesaurorahunters/permalink/2468132483212439/ Anton Shkaplerov, ISS, Low Earth Orbit https://twitter.com/Anton_Astrey/status/1002632662719352832 Anne-Marie Gutschlag, Otatara, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/AnneMarie224/status/1003523557542920192 Jonny Harrison, Ross Ives Shelf, Antartica: https://twitter.com/JonnyHarrisonNZ/status/1003462060309544961 Jill Jones, Queenstown, New Zealand: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1837188476340820&set=gm.2160445013969585&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

Solar activity stays elevated this week as a big coronal hole sends us some fast solar wind that could bump us up to storm levels. Aurora photographers should be ready for aurora views over the next couple of days. These views could reach mid-latitudes for a short while and linger at high latitudes through early next week. Amateur radio operators are also enjoying marginal radio propagation this week due to bright region 2712 with the promise of new regions rotating into Earth-view in a couple of days. GPS operators should also be enjoying clean reception of signals this week on the Earth's dayside. However, once the solar storm hits, GPS might have issues near aurora and near the dawn-dusk terminators. Learn the details of the coming storm and see what else our Sun has in store. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: No photos this week. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Space Storm Hunter, also known as the Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor, completed its trip to space in a Dragon cargo vehicle in April 2018. This video shows the different stages of that voyage, from launch to installation on the International Space Station. The suite of instruments rode in the Dragon cargo vehicle that was launched on 2 April from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. After orbiting Earth for two days, Dragon positioned itself below the Station for capture. ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen played a crucial role at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston as lead ‘capcom’ during Dragon’s rendezvous and berthing. Operators on Earth commanded the International Space Station’s 16-m long robotic arm to move the 314-kg facility from the Dragon spacecraft’s cargo hold to its place of operation on Europe’s Columbus laboratory on 13 April. It is the first time that such a set of sensitive cameras, light sensors and X- and gamma-ray detectors will study the anatomy of luminous phenomena in Earth’s upper atmosphere and bursts of high-energy radiation. Data from this observatory will improve our understanding of the effect of thunderstorms on the atmosphere and contribute to more accurate climate models. Credits: ESA ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe Learn more: bit.ly/ESAASIM

Space Weather begins to calm down this week as we move through the latter part of a fast solar wind stream. This fast wind brought us a moderate level solar storm early this week and aurora was seen as far south as Colorado. Catch up on aurora pictures, learn why amateur radio propagation is back in the marginal range, and what else our Sun has in store for us. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: Lone Athanasakis, Denmark: https://twitter.com/Lathanafoto/status/992954362694598656 https://twitter.com/Lathanafoto/status/993537711385513984 James Rowley-Hill, Norfolk, UK: https://twitter.com/chunder10/status/993125303282171906 Johan Van Der Wielen, Schiermonnikoog, The Netherlands: https://twitter.com/Johan_vd_Wielen/status/992955692867780608 Henning Untiedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144360&PHPSESSID=eo6s4vtqtok2glcom4scb6kt61 Mike MacLellan, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada: https://twitter.com/NBStormChaser/status/992984805137571840 Brent Mckean, Eastern Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/BrentMckean501/status/993232415329046534 Notanee Bourassa, Southern Saskatchewan, Canada: https://twitter.com/DJHardwired/status/993671648451616769 Mount Washington Observatory, New Hampshire, USA: https://twitter.com/MWObs/status/992967300981673986 Mitch LaPrès, Ludigton, Michigan, USA: https://twitter.com/mitch_muffins/status/992971305761824769 Derick Wilson, Paradox Valley, Colorado, USA: https://twitter.com/TheUmno/status/993659858858766337 Ann Gutschlag, near Invercargill, New Zealand: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1959234474088222&set=gm.2129191510428269&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Ian Griffin, Otago Peninsula, NewZealand: https://twitter.com/iangriffin/status/993932627349389322 I'm Granticus, Christchurch, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/viralpoet/status/993797219353587712 Sussan Says, Hobart, Tasmania: https://twitter.com/SussanSays/status/993478910728810496 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Sun gives us a reprieve this week, after we got hit by a surprisingly strong, but stealthy solar storm a little more than a week ago. Catch up on aurora pictures, see when amateur radio will improve, and learn when the next solar storm will hit Earth. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see my previous videos. I saved room to highlight the Aurora Field Reporters this week (including ones I didnt have time to show in the video). Aurora Photography: All About Lapland, Ylläs, Finland: https://twitter.com/allaboutlapland/status/991388409846554624 Mantis Tours, Lapland, Norway: https://twitter.com/MantisTours/status/991501070890356737 Kevin Hay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland: https://twitter.com/kwjhay/status/987806538059452417 Giuseppe Petricca, Isle of Lewis, Scotland: https://twitter.com/gmrpetricca/status/987729847664435200 JF Martin, Outer Hebrides, Scotland: https://twitter.com/frenchscotjeff/status/987608753162932225 Alistair Hamill, Giant’s Causeway, Ireland: https://twitter.com/ahamillphotos/status/987681685918580736 Will Mayo, Keflavík, Iceland: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100321754812862&set=pcb.10100321754952582&type=3&theater Tour Guide Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland: https://twitter.com/tourguideicelan/status/988387062897369088 I Heart Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Iceland: https://twitter.com/IheartReykjavik/status/988209935082295296 Kimie Izawa, Whitehorse, Yukon: https://twitter.com/audrey19740719/status/987699821753524224 Deb Maluk, Manitoba Canada: https://twitter.com/dmaluk1/status/987271960186048512 Kim Hines, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/KimHinesSN/status/987190417429905410 Brian SP, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144070&PHPSESSID=tvg27afv7hmq3gno5t1u57nj57 Tenho Tuomi, Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144034&PHPSESSID=tvg27afv7hmq3gno5t1u57nj57 Peter Shkreli, St. Paul, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/PatrickMcSports/status/987191228058890240 John Barnes, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/Johnny_B500/status/987852607191302144 Alanna Yee, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/alannakyee/status/987490907803893760 Team Tanner Central Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/dartanner/status/991379655968964608 Jon Canning, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada: https://twitter.com/TourismFernie/status/987502250439266304 Andy Witteman, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA: https://twitter.com/CNLastro/status/988705163136282624 Lights Out Images, Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota, USA: https://twitter.com/ExperienceND/status/987861060647604224 Tom Naber, Davis, Illinois, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144015&PHPSESSID=tvg27afv7hmq3gno5t1u57nj57 Jim Brannstrom, Madison, Wisconsin, USA: https://twitter.com/yooper1981/status/987269209318199297 Jake Stehli, Southern Wisconsin, USA: https://twitter.com/eljakeo30/status/987308816680275970 Joey Krastel, Story City, Iowa, USA: https://twitter.com/NimbusStorms/status/987328389764845568 Lake Superior Photo, Marquette, Michigan, USA: https://twitter.com/LAKSuperiorFoto/status/987458962659430401 Isaac Diener, Hancock, Michigan, USA: https://twitter.com/isaac_diener/status/987735882601025536 https://twitter.com/isaac_diener/status/987299101271363584 Crystal Lemaster, Harbor Springs, Michigan, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10112632072557154&set=pcb.2406750396017315&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Jim Ericson, Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211719611372073&set=gm.2406783966013958&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Matt Herberg, Northern Minnesota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/mattherbergphotography/photos/a.819041758109461.1073741834.818556181491352/2026742734006018/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 John Harwood, Polebridge, Montana, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144078&PHPSESSID=tvg27afv7hmq3gno5t1u57nj57 Scott Butner, Richland, Washington, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144106&PHPSESSID=tvg27afv7hmq3gno5t1u57nj57 Hongming Zheng, Battle Ground, Indiana, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=144032&PHPSESSID=tvg27afv7hmq3gno5t1u57nj57 Sussan Says, Hobart, Tasmania: https://twitter.com/SussanSays/status/987316496375341058 Simon, Huon Valley, Tasmania: https://twitter.com/simonstanton/status/987279291388866564 Paul Stewart, Timaru, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/astrostew/status/987277773398982657 Reuben Looi, Lyttleton, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/five15design/status/987329095796215808 None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use.

This week I get help doing the forecast from a team of stealthy solar storm experts, who have all gathered in Bern, Switzerland for an ISSI team meeting. The Sun has also chosen this week to become quite active with multiple bright regions that will boost the solar flux for amateur radio operators and emergency responders. We also have a coronal hole that will be sending us some fast solar wind in the next few days, which brings good news for aurora photographers, especially at high latitudes. Come meet the ISSI team of physicists, who are helping shape the future of space weather prediction, catch up on some recent aurora photos, and see what else the Sun has in store! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. ISSI team Cameos: Stephanie Yardley: (twitter: @slyardley) Erika Palmerio (twitter: @erikapal) Andrei Zhukov (twitter: @andrei_zhukov) Aurora Photography: Kareen, Shetland, Scotland: https://twitter.com/Kareen_B_H/status/984583856287371264 Live Aurora Network, Reykjavik, Iceland: https://twitter.com/LiveAuroraNetw1/status/985517685512523776 Mrs Biely, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/HindAbuelgasim/status/984557305189552129 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

Hit that like button! Neoscribe: https://goo.gl/DgTGwf Today we are looking at the newest addition to the International Space Station. ASIM or the Atmosphere-Space Interaction Monitor is a special observatory designed to track and analyze upper atmospheric lightning phenomenon. Space Storm Hunter as it is also know tracks transient luminous events that entail such things like ELVES, Sprites, Blue Jets and Electron Positron beams made by dark lightning. This project by the ESA is designed to help us get a better understanding of the effects of lightning in our Stratosphere, Mesosphere and all the way to the edge of space in our Ionosphere. Hopefully the findings of this research will open up key insights into the highest and most rare events in our atmosphere. ******************************************************************** SOURCES: https://goo.gl/U7r7Y8 ********************************************************************* Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZakDTV/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/ZakDTV Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/zakdtv Gmail : [email protected] **********************************************************************

Fast solar wind bombards Earth this week from a large coronal hole gracing much of the Sun's face. We have already reached storm conditions from the early blast of this wind, with aurora dipping down into mid-latitudes. We will likely reach active conditions again sporadically throughout this week. Aurora photographers should stay on their toes, especially at high-latitudes. Amateur radio operators should enjoy auroral propagation modes, especially at night, and GPS users should enjoy clear signals away from the aurora. On top of this storm, the Sun gives us a momentary glimpse at an active region that looks to be coming from the new solar cycle. As cycles typically overlap each other by a few years, this is not uncommon. In fact, we will see more and more of it in the coming months. See details on this current solar storm & where aurora might be lurking, learn how ham radio & GPS fares this week, and glimpse into the future of our star! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images shown in this video see my previous video descriptions. I needed to save room for the links to the aurora field reporter photos highlighted this week. Dereck Blanchard, North Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/punkrockmohawks/status/983698999789027329 Adrien Maudruit Abisko, Sweden: https://twitter.com/ADphotography24/status/981827942182473728 Tom Lowe, Kintyre, Scotland: https://twitter.com/saloplarus/status/984176797133754369 Jonny Harrison, Mt Erebus, Antartica: https://twitter.com/JonnyHarrisonNZ/status/983800346253213696 Kim Hines, Teulon, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/KimHinesSN/status/984173221632241665 Lone Athanasakis, Denmark: https://twitter.com/Lathanafoto/status/983855839130931200 Mrs. Biely, Thompson, Manitoba: https://twitter.com/HindAbuelgasim/status/983838631537197056 Ricky Arnold, Southern Hemispehre LEO, ISS: https://twitter.com/NASA/status/984158271987748865 Göran Strand, Jämtland, Sweden: https://twitter.com/Astrofotografen/status/983821173929766913 Michele Mccue, Central British Columbia, Canada: https://twitter.com/MccueMichele/status/983607750478319616 Tim Viers, Eilliston Lake, British Columbia, Canada: https://twitter.com/OrnithopterII/status/983814752345321472 All About Lapland, Lapland, Finland: https://twitter.com/allaboutlapland/status/983632011989577729 Jake Stehli, Hartford, Wisconsin, USA: https://twitter.com/eljakeo30/status/983698707248918528 Muhammed Kizilkaya, West Iceland: https://twitter.com/Muhammediceland/status/982963139846254594 Zach Gleason, Cloquet, Minnesota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1723823670971573&set=gm.2389465554412466&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Isaac Diener Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1932161626796401&set=pcb.2389049791120709&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Ulrich Beinert, Flight from SanFrancisco to Frankfurt Germany, North of Hudson Bay: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143762&PHPSESSID=k36aaltj721kuhg34emcu3hks7 Will Tessier, Williston, North Dakota, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143802&PHPSESSID=k36aaltj721kuhg34emcu3hks7 Bill Braden, Yellowknife, Canada: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143798&PHPSESSID=k36aaltj721kuhg34emcu3hks7 Simon Harding, Tromsø, Norway: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143578&PHPSESSID=k36aaltj721kuhg34emcu3hks7 None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Sun has settled down this week after what looked to be a promising beginning. We had high hopes for region 2703 as it rotated into Earth view, but it has since fizzled and we are now once again with a spotless Sun. The bright region that was once 2703 remains visible and it still shows signs of life, but solar flux remains at solar minimum conditions. This is bad news for amateur radio operators and emergency responders, who were hoping for better radio propagation. As for aurora, there is a small chance this week for shows at high latitudes due to a remnant coronal hole sending pockets of fast solar wind, but things will likely remain quiet at mid-latitudes. However, more chances for solar storming come next week, when a large coronal hole gives us a much better chance for aurora. Catch more details on this coronal hole, learn how region 2703 is affecting amateur radio and GPS operations, and see what else the Sun has in store this week! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

A new active region rotates into Earth-view this week upping the solar flux and giving amateur radio and emergency communicators something to cheer about over this spring break holiday. Aurora photographers, who have been busy the past couple of weeks catching elusive aurora over many parts of the world can take a break and GPS users, especially at high latitudes can expect quieter conditions this week. Catch up on aurora photographs form the recent solar storms, learn more about this active region rotating into view and see when to expect the next set of solar storms! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images shown in this video see my previous video descriptions. I needed to save room for the links to the aurora field reporter photos highlighted this week. Aurora Photography: James Rowley-Hill, Norfolk, UK: https://twitter.com/chunder10/status/977998700546068482 Matty, North East Finland: https://twitter.com/MrAntiatlas/status/977842133200666624 Muhammed Kizilkaya, Grindavik, Iceland: https://twitter.com/Muhammediceland/status/977338952951590912 Isaac JC Diener, Lake Superior near Calumet, Michigan, USA: https://twitter.com/isaac_diener/status/977072699846676480 JF Martin, Isle of South Uist Scotland: https://twitter.com/frenchscotjeff/status/977296096040013824 Matt Robinson, Finnish Lapland: https://twitter.com/Astro_Matt27/status/977125777920679936 Ian Griffin, Flight To the Lights, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/iangriffin/status/976933203234643968 Brad Phillips, Flight To the Lights, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/bradphippsnz/status/976860338506387457 Béatrice Karjalainen, Boden, Sweden: https://twitter.com/Beastankar/status/976988698435817472 Tim Viers,North British Columbia: https://twitter.com/OrnithopterII/status/975100333335527424 Derek Heeps Photo, Dunnaglea Sea, Ireland: https://twitter.com/derekheeps/status/976414015126691841 Mrs Biely, Thompson, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/HindAbuelgasim/status/975525118897197062 https://twitter.com/HindAbuelgasim/status/978816779035160577 Sharon Ormsby, Yellowknife, Canada: https://twitter.com/TomOrmsby/status/978454776005275648 Lone Athanasakis, Denmark: https://twitter.com/Lathanafoto/status/976375903705067520 Thomas Mørkeberg, Odsherred, Denmark: https://twitter.com/thomasmorkeberg/status/975661979229741056 I Need Space, Tromsø, Norway: https://twitter.com/INSVideos/status/977302592391995393 Marianne Bergli, Kvaløya, Tromso, Norway: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143498&PHPSESSID=ptk09m9t5pkead34cmggvkvp72 Tree Tanner, Yellowknife, Canada: https://twitter.com/treetanner/status/977263402929176576 Jörg Kaufmann, Nordermeldorf, Germany http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143351&PHPSESSID=sbghqab6heisqtirje2j2v06r4 Sebastian Kutzera, Ost See, Germany: https://twitter.com/Kutzera1/status/975700363927064576 Sophie Melanson, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada: https://twitter.com/CodiacSm/status/975783530310651908 Laniakea Media, Jordan Pond, Maine, USA: https://twitter.com/9dognight/status/976100571374673920 Skunk Bay Weather, Hansville, Washington, USA: http://www.skunkbayweather.com/FaintNL032518.mp4 Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

Like this content? Please consider becoming a patron: https://patreon.com/DeepAstronomy Eruptions from the Sun cause Aurora and are the drivers of space weather throughout the solar system. Creating beautiful night time displays and interesting features in the atmospheres of outer planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus, space weather can also disrupt communications on Earth and damage power grid equipment. But understanding space weather is complex and requires a 3 dimensional understanding of the magnetic structure of solar eruptions and how they propagate outwards. How is that done? By combining data from several spacecraft spread around Earth’s orbit and constructing 3D computer models a team of researchers is examining what happens when an ejection occurs and creates a shock wave. In particular, they are examining data from ESA/NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)and the twin Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) satellites. Join Tony Darnell and Carol Christian during Afternoon Astronomy Coffee on March 22 at 3PM Eastern time as they discuss with Angelos Vourlidas (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab) and Ryun Young Kwan (George Mason University) how they visualize the Sun’s Coronal Mass Ejections and what significance such events have for solar system weather. Solar Eruptions in 3D Press release: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/3-nasa-satellites-recreate-solar-eruption-in-3-d Check out our website for more content: https://deepastronomy.space/video/c_RhQcb39KM

Solar storming has subsided momentarily, but a coronal hole connected to the one that sent us fast wind last week is still very much a part of the picture. This part of the coronal hole isnt as well formed so we are expecting pockets of fast wind and sporadic storming, but its still enough that it could bring us more aurora this week. It might also help emergency communications and amateur radio operators. Catch this forecast "shortie," which will give you the latest update for aurora, GPS, and amateur radio conditions, and what to expect over the next few days. My next longer forecast will include more details into whats coming and catch you up on the latest aurora pictures from the recent storms! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

According to many media sources, a massive solar storm is supposed to be ravaging Earth today. But the stories are overblown. Indeed a solar storm is hitting Earth now due to some fast solar wind from a coronal that has rotated into the earth-strike zone this week, but storming is expected to be mild and sporadic, causing minor inconveniences for GPS users, emergency responders, and amateur radio operators. Learn the real truth about the strength of the solar storm hitting thus far, where and when its possible to see aurora, catch up on photos from the last solar storm, and see and what else the Sun has in store this week! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see the links in my prior forecast videos. I had to save room for the large number of links to the aurora field reporter pictures featured in the video. Aurora Photography: Don Barnes, Central Alberta: https://twitter.com/Johnny_B500/status/972694250193223681 John Anderson, Oban, Scotland: https://twitter.com/john_a_photo/status/972435959701737473 Anne-Marie, Invercargill, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/AnneMarie224/status/973156426108383232 James Hamilton, Menesjärvi, Finland: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143112&PHPSESSID=i00ds65u3oa2c65he1ck7t2832 Ian Griffin, Hoopers Inslet, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/iangriffin/status/972425346136948736 Alan Dyer, Lofoten Islands, Norway: https://twitter.com/amazingskyguy/status/972956863548583936 Tree Tanner, central Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/dartanner/status/972495893038432256 Dave Mccolm, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada: https://twitter.com/triwhistler/status/972544388411764736 justin Phillips, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA: https://twitter.com/WiStrmChaser/status/972649378069426177 Kareen, Shetland, UK: https://twitter.com/Kareen_B_H/status/972252370615914496 Sean Norman, Yellowknife, Canada: https://twitter.com/sean_norman/status/972582192705560577 Camp Adventure, Kiruna, Sweden: https://twitter.com/adventureKiruna/status/972103892308807680 Tracy Petreman,Killiam, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/tracypetr/status/972369922272579584 Paul Stewart, Timaru, New Zealand: https://twitter.com/astrostew/status/972396068347392000 Kathleen Wolleat, Gordon, Wisconsin, USA: https://t.co/dYFOlRhKX8 https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov/status/972336767364825088 Bill Kranski, Holmen, Wisconsin, USA: https://t.co/kwro2rByLP https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov/status/972335707199979520 Vahe Peroomian, Selfoss, Iceland: https://t.co/zwwq89zmDw https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov/status/972333366316969985 Brent Mckean, Eastern, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/BrentMckean501/status/972326482080157696 Loxy is, Yukon, Canada: https://twitter.com/loxyisme/status/972366586244837376 Thomas J Spence, Tofte, Minnesota, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143075&PHPSESSID=v3797i01tiod9qgghsrups9f40 Eric Rock, Fox, Alaska, USA: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=143068&PHPSESSID=v3797i01tiod9qgghsrups9f40 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Sun's activity both fizzles and picks up this week. Old region 2699 that we had high hopes would boost the solar flux as it rotated into earth view has fizzled. This means amateur radio and emergency communicators will continue to suffer from poor radio propagation this week. But the Sun counters by launching several solar storms, one that is Earth directed. Along with the remnants of a coronal hole sending us some sporadic fast wind, we should expect a mild disturbance from this activity to last several days. Aurora is easily possible down to high latitudes and we might even get some short-lived shows at mid-latitudes as well. learn the details of the coming solar storm, what happened to the old active region 2699, and what else the Sun has in store. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Sun quiets down this week after a series of solar storms have given us gorgeous aurora all over the world. Although aurora photographers get a rest, the amateur radio bands should be coming alive again as old region 2699 will be rotating into Earth view in a few days. This means emergency responders and amateur radio operators should enjoy a boost in radio propagation this week, but GPS operators need not worry as this returning region poses no immediate threat for radio blackouts. See details about these changes in the weather and catch up on aurora pictures form the recent solar storms! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the forecasting images and data highlighted in this video see links from my prior videos. I had to save space for the large amount of aurora photographer credits and links. Aurora Photography: Matt Robinson, Helsinki, Finland: https://twitter.com/Astro_Matt27/status/967479248045867008 Neil Zeller, Flight to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada: https://twitter.com/Neil_Zee/status/967389631342759936 Punk Rock Mohawks, Northern Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/punkrockmohawks/status/968651492793008128 Holly Nicoll Winnipeg to Calgary, Flight: https://twitter.com/HollyNicoll/status/968355810811305985 Alexander Biebricher, Andøy Norway: https://twitter.com/alexbiebricher/status/968353308749508611 Scott Bateman, Canada to London Flight: https://twitter.com/jumbo747pilot/status/968360365095620608 Kareen, Shetland UK: https://twitter.com/Kareen_B_H/status/967143516441849859 Brent Mckean, Eastern Manitoba Canada: https://twitter.com/BrentMckean501/status/965496324010512384 Andre Quiros, Alaska to Canada Flight: https://twitter.com/flyingheavy747/status/967099462383529986 Jake Stehli, Southern Wisconsin, USA https://twitter.com/eljakeo30/status/968366339432833025 Misheyla Iwasiuk, Southwest Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/MisheylaIwasiuk/status/965723690469126150 Derick Wilson, Mt Katahdin, Maine, USA https://twitter.com/TheUmno/status/965456021610254337 Kath, Risøyhamn Arctic Norway: https://twitter.com/Crescent_Cakes/status/965718551209435141 Paul Williams, Flight over Canada: https://twitter.com/pcwilliams/status/965365965637783552 Tracy Petreman, Killam, Alberta: https://twitter.com/tracypetr/status/965476639395098624 Deb Maluk, Sandy Lake manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/dmaluk1/status/965473730792230912 Notanee Bourassa, Hendon, Saskatchewan, Canada: https://twitter.com/DJHardwired/status/965411144121774082 Matthew Cimone, NW Ontario, Canada: https://twitter.com/NoBordFromOrbit/status/965423190506795009 David Whelan, Waipapa, New Zealand: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZaurora/permalink/2035390829808338/ Levi Johnson, Two Harbors, Minnesota: https://www.facebook.com/groups/greatlakesaurorahunters/permalink/2305630002796022/ David Braithwaite, Ontonagon, Michigan: https://www.facebook.com/groups/greatlakesaurorahunters/permalink/2305638019461887/ Adrien Mauduit, Senja, Norway: https://twitter.com/ADphotography24/status/965206657541263360 John-GM7PBB, Isle of Lewis, Scotland: https://twitter.com/GM7PBB/status/965035132519440389 Shaman Kapene, Southland, New Zealand: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZaurora/permalink/2035284516485636/ Mia Stålnacke, Kiruna, Sweden: https://twitter.com/AngryTheInch/status/964898508242374656 JF Martin, Isle of South Uist, Scotland: https://twitter.com/frenchscotjeff/status/964893232793571328 SussanSays, Hobart, Tasmania: https://twitter.com/SussanSays/status/967021371443200001 Isaac Diener, Calumet, Michigan: https://twitter.com/isaac_diener/status/964755007508795392 Philip Granrud on February 23, 2018 @ Whitefish, Montana: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=142820&PHPSESSID=dkh1q1n6sfiq1aijjf3smgf2n3 Matt Melnyk, Flight fromToronto to Calgary Canada: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=142599 Muhammed Kizilkaya, Reykjavik, Iceland: https://twitter.com/Muhammediceland/status/965010855774642181 (Anatoly Krotov) care of Kirill Bakanov Murmansk, Russia: https://twitter.com/WeatherSarov/status/968226610263474177 British Airways News, Flight over Shetland, UK: https://twitter.com/BritishAirNews/status/968930770793283584 None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

We await the arrival of the Valentine's Day solar storm, which will be followed by some fast solar wind just behind it. This means we should enjoy some extended storm conditions over the next few days with a chance for aurora down to mid-latitudes! Meanwhile region 2699 continues to boost the solar flux for amateur radio operators, but this will only last for a few more days until the region rotates onto the Sun's backside and out of Earth view. Learn the what kind of storm conditions to expect, when radio propagation for amateur radio and emergency responders will worsen, and why it can be hard to predict the arrival of some solar storms! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

On February 11, 2010, NASA launched a spacecraft to study the inner workings of the sun. The new Solar Dynamics Observatory was made to take the most detailed and comprehensive measurements of the sun ever. The satellite orbits Earth, but its orbit allows it to look at the sun continuously. It looks for activity like sunspots and solar flares, but it also studies the sun's magnetic field. By better understanding the sun's crazy and warped magnetic fields, scientists hope to better predict space weather events that spew harmful radiation toward Earth. The Solar Dynamics Observatory launched just in time to see the sun during the peak of its 11-year solar cycle.

The Sun wakes up & fires a near M-class flare just after the historic launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with our favorite Starman, Major Tom, on board. All this while we wait for some moderately fast solar wind to hit Earth with a mild solar storm and shower us with aurora views once again. Learn the details of the coming solar storm, how much amateur radio operators, emergency responders, and GPS users will be affected by the radio noise coming from the fiery new active region, and see how the SpaceX launch heralds in a new era for space weather and changes our relationship with the skies beyond our home planet. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. SpaceX webcast of the Falcon Heavy launch with Starman: http://www.spacex.com/webcast Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Wildest Weather in the Universe Hannah Wakeford, Space Telescope Science Institute Though we may complain about it, Earth has nothing on the universe when it comes to wild weather. Within our own solar system, there are storms so large that our entire planet would be engulfed three times over. The thousands of exoplanets we have uncovered feature not only alien worlds with alien sunsets, but also places where gems rain down from the sky. Join Dr. Wakeford for an adventure into the most extreme weather known to science. Host: Dr. Frank Summers Recorded live on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD, USA For more information: http://hubblesite.org/about_us/public-talks.shtml

Just as we thought this recent solar storm was going to fizzle out and give us nothing at mid-latitudes, we get a nice boost in strength. In addition, the Earth has crossed through what looks like a magnetic sector boundary, which has resulted in the solar wind magnetic field flipping mostly southward. This combination has boosted our chances of hitting storm levels. We are already experiencing active conditions. Thus ham radio might find auroral propagation pick up at night, especially on the 6 meter band! This short report gives you the details of this nice surprise gift! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Sun has been teasing us for several days we anxiously wait for some fast solar wind to hit Earth. A huge snaking coronal hole has rotated into the Earth-strike zone, but we have only gotten a few puffs of fast wind while we skirt the edge of the fast flow. Aurora photographers are urged to stay ready, its still coming! Amateur radio operators are hanging on to marginal radio propagation for the next few days, but this will degrade to poor conditions soon with our spotless Sun. At least GPS is expected to enjoy conditions by the end of this week! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data, see my prior videos (I cant fit the links in the description this week). Aurora Photography: Andy Witteman, Helena Lake, British Columbia, Canada: https://twitter.com/CNLastro/status/953523599079542784 Mia Stålnacke, Kiruna, Sweden: https://twitter.com/AngryTheInch/status/952616799929020427 Owen Humphries, Gulfoss Waterfall, Iceland: https://twitter.com/owenhumphreys1/status/953209942017703936 Scott Rock, Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: https://twitter.com/scottrockphoto/status/952939991914643456 Dave McColm, Whistler, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/triwhistler/status/952984662686576641 Team Tanner, Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/dartanner/status/953009581537468416 Images By Stan, Andrew, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/ImagesByStan/status/952742854199136256 David Martin, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada: https://twitter.com/dm_willie/status/952746812133330944 Patrick Ford, Karasjok, Norway: https://twitter.com/PM_Ford_Photo/status/952653246098759680 Alan Dyer, Southern Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/amazingskyguy/status/952454161957756929 Tony Maheno, Waipapa, NewZealand: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=883192211858863&set=gm.1995016723845749&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Croydon Hall, Abels Bay, Tasmania: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1870489332969639&set=gm.1994347087246046&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Kevin, Lee, Gladstone, Michigan, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1534003559988291&set=pcb.2253496741342682&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Kris Trygg Kidd, Ely, Minnesota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211232424795535&set=gm.2253444381347918&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Jim Schnortz, Jacobson, Minnesota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155496549244794&set=gm.2253504898008533&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Randy Fortin, Killdeer, North Dakota, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2038472529766972&set=gm.2254564281235928&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Kagaya Studio, Okinawa Island, Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5aGqvTIesE&feature=youtu.be Marianne Bergli, Kvaløya, Norway: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=141953&PHPSESSID=0o8nip6p185qdevc0fn1rd5p03 Melissa, Burke, Hayward, Wisconsin, USA: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10159755335705705&set=gm.2253340241358332&type=3&theater&ifg=1 John-GM7PBB, Isle of Lewis, Scotland: https://twitter.com/GM7PBB/status/950545643994537985

The Sun continues its slow descent into solar minimum with very low activity and shrinking coronal holes. This means a very quiet week for Space Weather. Amateur radio operators and emergency responders will have to deal with very low solar flux due to the absence of active regions on the Earth-facing Sun. Luckily, aurora photographers can look forward to another chance for a solar storm at the beginning of next week. Catch up on aurora photos, learn how long the poor radio propagation conditions are expected to last, and see what else the Sun has in store! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: Notanee Bourassa, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada: https://twitter.com/DJHardwired/status/947739422224629760 Matt Robinson, Helsinki, Finland: https://twitter.com/Astro_Matt27/status/946056335187218432 Alexandra Taylor, Lofoten Islands, Norway: https://twitter.com/Earth_Pics/status/946421802519154688 Kathelcymru, Tromso, Norway: https://twitter.com/kathelcymru/status/945799763466866694 Nick Edgington, Ganavan Sands, Scotland: https://twitter.com/EdgingtonNick/status/945850147845615616 Fairbanks Aurora Tours, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA: https://twitter.com/FairbanksAurora/status/945850891390746624 Angel Brise', Porjus, Sweden: https://twitter.com/AngelBrise67/status/945507425368489984 http://uk.jokkmokk.jp Paul Stewart , Timaru, New Zealand: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=141529&PHPSESSID=sb5rugvnt6cjb696v018hn3rc4 Дмитрий Рак, Murmansk, Russia: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=141515&PHPSESSID=sb5rugvnt6cjb696v018hn3rc4 http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=141514&PHPSESSID=sb5rugvnt6cjb696v018hn3rc4 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

Although the Sun has been under-performing lately and things have gone quiet, we have another chance for some activity as a mini-solar storm has been launched in the Earth-strike zone and it will be followed by some fast solar wind. This means we might have a good chance for aurora over the holidays. Amateur radio and emergency responders also get the gift of a boosted solar flux thanks to region 2692, which should help radio propagation. GPS/GNSS operators are also in luck because 2692 is active, but not active enough to be a threat for radio blackouts. Learn the details of the coming storm, catch up on aurora photographs, and see what else the Sun has in store! Here is a link for those wanting the new issue of Popular Science Magazine: http://subscriptions.popsci.com/#covers For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: Matt Robinson, Helsinki, Finland https://twitter.com/Astro_Matt27/status/944289292326719490 Andy Witteman, British Columbia, Canada https://twitter.com/CNLastro/status/942786050614841345 Kim Hines, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada https://twitter.com/KimHinesSN/status/942901451101175813 Deb Maluk, Sandy Lake, Manitoba, Canada https://twitter.com/dmaluk1/status/942700367111958528 Notannee Bourassa, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada https://twitter.com/DJHardwired/status/942284742224834560 John-GM7PBB, Isle of Lewis, Scotland https://twitter.com/GM7PBB/status/942583739502202882 JF Martin, Outer Hebrides, Scotland https://twitter.com/frenchscotjeff/status/942481056766316544 Paul Williams, Flight over Canada: https://twitter.com/pcwilliams/status/944319262474190848 Mia Stålnacke, Kiruna, Sweden https://twitter.com/AngryTheInch/status/942476186277556231 Team Tanner, Stettler, Alberta, Canada https://twitter.com/treetanner/status/942282225927708672 Marianne Bergli, Kvaløya, Norway http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=141397&PHPSESSID=envvlkhcs41k437phb6esm8q43 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

The Sun's face gets a lot more active this week with two coronal holes and two active regions rotating into Earth view. This means we get two more chances for some fast solar wind to cause us to reach solar storm conditions with some aurora while the Sun gives us a nice boost in the solar flux for radio propagation without any risk of big flares. The good news is just in time for the holidays for aurora photographers, amateur radio operators, and GPS operators. See details of the coming storms, how long the Sun has will keep up its brightness up, and what else is in store this week. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

We are coming down from the fast wind that gave us a minor solar storm, which was weaker than expected so aurora didnt last as long as we hoped. But conditions will only stay quiet for a few days before we get hit with another small pocket of fast wind that could bump us back up to storm conditions and bring another chance for aurora. Amateur radio operators have been suffering through poor conditions due to no active regions in Earth view (except a tiny one, region 2690, that is emerging slowly now). Luckily, in about 4 days a larger, brighter region will return to Earth view, boosting the solar flux and radio propagation. Learn details of the recent and coming solar storms, catch up on aurora pics, and see what else the Sun has in store. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: Adam Hill Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: https://twitter.com/Adamhillstudios/status/938352023916990469 Andy Witteman, British Columbia Canada: https://twitter.com/CNLastro/status/937800198964858880 Notanee Bourassa, Regina Saskatchewan, Canada: https://twitter.com/DJHardwired/status/937932710131073024 Deb Maluk, Manitoba, Canada: https://twitter.com/dmaluk1/status/937990379143618561 Owen Humphreys, Whitley Bay, England: https://twitter.com/owenhumphreys1/status/938135608974823424 Aaron Rackley, Reykjavík Iceland: https://twitter.com/Aaron_Rackley/status/937821578498396163 Mia Stålnacke, Kiruna, Sweden: https://twitter.com/AngryTheInch/status/937787086509428738 Tam Mullen Lough Neagh, Ireland: https://twitter.com/TamMullen/status/937788452229341186 Chris Cogan, Muie, Scotland: https://twitter.com/chunder10/status/937776519052775424 Northern Lights Now, Sebec Lake, Maine, USA: https://twitter.com/NorthLightAlert/status/937814023743123456 Matt Robinson, Ivalo Airport, Finland: https://twitter.com/Astro_Matt27/status/938509618157846528 Дмитрий Рак Murmansk, Russia: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=141105&PHPSESSID=2ui2lcm2rcpc86m2v67nr7u184 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

We await the arrival of a glancing blow from a mini-solar storm due to hit today. Although its not expected to be a strong impact, effects might be enhanced by some fast solar wind pushing it from behind. NOAA is expecting storm conditions, especially at high latitudes over the next day or so. Solar flux remains at the low end of marginal so while not optimal, HF radio propagation continues to limp along. At least we have no threat for any major flares and radio blackouts. Learn details of these solar conditions and the coming solar storm, catch up on aurora photos from recent activity, and see what else the Sun has in store this week. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Aurora Photography: Goran Strand, Östersund, Sweden https://twitter.com/Astrofotografen/status/931581623191199745 Estouwen, Senja, Norway: https://twitter.com/estouwen1/status/934893679130611713 James Rowley-Hill, Norfolk, UK https://twitter.com/chunder10/status/934381967138836481 Kareen, Yell Sound, Shetland, UK: https://twitter.com/Kareen_B_H/status/934193487167217666 Srikar Appana, South Iceland, about 25 km from Selfoss. https://twitter.com/SrikyAppana/status/934167549176107008 Muhammed Kizilkaya‏, Iceland: https://twitter.com/Muhammediceland/status/935300017530605568 Dave Wallsworth, British Airways to LAX: https://twitter.com/DaveWallsworth/status/934292541486252032 MikeMacLellan, Miramichi, NewBrunswick, Canada: https://twitter.com/NBStormChaser/status/933056126689484800 John Barnes, Alberta, Canada: https://twitter.com/Johnny_B500/status/933145756755640320 NEOC Starcam, Maine, USA https://twitter.com/TheUmno/status/932844792064638978 Justin Phillips, Bloomer, Wisconsin, USA: https://twitter.com/WiStrmChaser/status/932857151223078912 Diana Hayungs, Northern Iowa, USA: https://twitter.com/diana_hayungs/status/933198974231642112 Mount Adams, Webcam, Washington, USA: https://twitter.com/TheUmno/status/932837356125736960 Sussan Says, Hobart Tasmania: https://twitter.com/SussanSays/status/932942794582212608 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

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The Sun's activity picks up this week with several pockets of fast wind expected to spark aurora at high latitudes. A slight chance for mid-latitude aurora also is expected later in the week. A new active region has also rotated into view this week and has given us a much needed boost in solar flux. Amateur radio operators and emergency responders should enjoy improved communications over HF radio for the next two weeks. Learn the details of this new solar activity and how the Sun will affect you this week. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ GONG magnetic field synoptic movie: https://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/standard_movie.html GONG magnetic field synoptic charts: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: DISCOVR solar wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/real-time-solar-wind ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/ace-real-time-solar-wind NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: https://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/IswaSystemWebApp/iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+00%3A44%3A00&window=-1&cygnetId=261 NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wsa-enlil-solar-wind-prediction Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-magnetometer Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/planetary-k-index Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/wing-kp USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://sol.spacenvironment.net/raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

Explining some of the terms used in my BAMS paper http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1

An ominous dark coronal hole rotates into the Earth-strike zone this week and sends us some fast solar wind just in time for Halloween. Aurora photographers might get a treat as early as tonight at high latitudes through the end of the week. Amateur radio fares less well this week but solar flux should rise again next week boosting radio propagation. See details of the coming storm, catch up on aurora pics from recent solar storming, and see what else the Sun has in store this week. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Sergey Anisimov, Salekhard, Russia https://vk.com/wall38849245_2519 Oliver Wright, Abisko, Sweden https://twitter.com/OW_Photography/status/923908078046793728 Alan Dyer, North Coast Norway https://twitter.com/amazingskyguy/status/923650747375521793 Markus Varik on October 19, 2017 @ Tromsø, Norway http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=140111&PHPSESSID=d5klcvug3mrt9spjd5c8foqkh2 Ian Bell, Northumberland, UK https://twitter.com/bellsytoon/status/918580480211128320 Kareen, Shetland, UK https://twitter.com/Kareen_B_H/status/922955856622374912 John-GM7PBB, Isle of Lewis, Scotland https://twitter.com/GM7PBB/status/922987239637909504 Misheyla Iwasiuk, Southwest Manitoba, Canada https://twitter.com/MisheylaIwasiuk/status/923017902072135680 Notanee Bourassa, Raymore, Saskatchewan https://twitter.com/DJHardwired/status/923222666630139904 Sheri White, Wainwright Alberta, Canada https://twitter.com/prairiewinds77/status/923386887514894336 Megan Hoffman, Northeast Montana, USA https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214537382768247&set=gm.1897260937270186&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Chris Knight, north of Spokane Washington, USA https://twitter.com/ChrisKnight/status/923998611591098368 Tom Warner, Devil's Tower, Wyoming https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov/status/923435294635913216 Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ STEREO-EUVI + SDO-AIA 360° Heliographic Maps: http://tcrb.nrl.navy.mil/~iuu/maps360/284/movietool.html Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ NOAA Sunspot Classifications: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ftpdir/latest/ GONG: http://gong2.nso.edu/dailyimages/ GONG Magnetic Maps: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ace/ace_rtsw_data.html Wang-Sheeley-Arge Solar Wind Prediction Model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ws/ NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov:8080/IswaSy... NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wsa-enlil/ Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/drap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/ POES Auroral Global Maps: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/ Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/kp_3d.html Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wingkp/index.html USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://terra2.spacenvironment.net/~raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html HAARP Data Meters: http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/haarp/ Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com SOLARIMG: http://solarimg.org/artis/ iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

There have been few changes since the 2015 Earth-Orbiting Heliophysics Fleet. As of summer 2017, here's a tour of the NASA Heliophysics fleet from the near-Earth satellites out to the Voyagers beyond the heliopause. The satellite orbits are colour coded for their observing program: * Magenta: TIM (Thermosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere) observations * Yellow: solar observations and imagery * Cyan: Geospace and magnetosphere * Violet: Heliospheric observations

This brief forecast is to update emergency responders and amateur radio operators helping hurricane victims on the state of radio propagation for this week. (I will include a more extensive forecast along with aurora photographs in my upcoming video later this week.) Although the Sun is spotless now, an old active region will be rotating into Earth view this week providing a much needed boost to the solar flux levels. This region recently launched a solar storm on the backside of the Sun, nearly in view of Earth and the extra solar flux from this increased activity is already improving propagation conditions. Expect solar flux to bump up from into marginal levels over the next three days as this region rotates into view. Improved propagation on Earth's dayside should last over the next two weeks as long as this region remains visible in Earth view. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ STEREO-EUVI + SDO-AIA 360° Heliographic Maps: http://tcrb.nrl.navy.mil/~iuu/maps360/284/movietool.html Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ NOAA Sunspot Classifications: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ftpdir/latest/ GONG: http://gong2.nso.edu/dailyimages/ GONG Magnetic Maps: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ace/ace_rtsw_data.html Wang-Sheeley-Arge Solar Wind Prediction Model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ws/ NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov:8080/IswaSy... NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wsa-enlil/ Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/drap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/ POES Auroral Global Maps: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/ Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/kp_3d.html Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wingkp/index.html USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://terra2.spacenvironment.net/~raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html HAARP Data Meters: http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/haarp/ Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com SOLARIMG: http://solarimg.org/artis/ iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

Part 8: The Maunder Minimum Based on papers published in BAMS: PAPER I: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 PAPER II: THE VIOLENT SUN (EARLY ON LINE RELEASE) http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0191.1 PAPER III: THE SUN’S DOMAIN (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION – NOT YET AVAILABLE ON LINE) LINKS TO THE VIDEO SERIES: UNDERSTNDING SPACE WEATHER Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s Part 2: The Source of the Sun’s Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvibogW6FbU&t=66s Part 3: Inside the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNptTgUVYB8 Part 4: The Rotating Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QPQlhRVtUo&t=8s Part 5: Sunspots https://youtu.be/_6fx7wLZ1B4 Part 6: The Solar Cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuKd0011GNA Part 7: Solar Evolution https://youtu.be/3z2QDYLHlf8

Part 7: The Evolution of the Sun Based on papers published in BAMS: PAPER I: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 PAPER II: THE VIOLENT SUN (EARLY ON LINE RELEASE) http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0191.1 PAPER III: THE SUN’S DOMAIN (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION – NOT YET AVAILABLE ON LINE) LINKS TO THE VIDEO SERIES: UNDERSTNDING SPACE WEATHER Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s Part 2: The Source of the Sun’s Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvibogW6FbU&t=66s Part 3: Inside the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNptTgUVYB8 Part 4: The Rotating Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QPQlhRVtUo&t=8s Part 5: Sunspots https://youtu.be/_6fx7wLZ1B4 Part 6: The Solar Cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuKd0011GNA Part 7: Solar Evolution https://youtu.be/3z2QDYLHlf8

Scientists have documented a global aurora on Mars, believed to have been sparked by a large solar storm.

Although the solar active region responsible for all the X-flares just a few weeks ago has returned to Earth view, it is a shadow of its former self. Emergency responders to Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and Maria as well as to the earthquakes in Mexico recently can sigh in relief as there is no threat of radio blackouts from big flares on the day side of Earth this week. We do have a solar storm though hitting Earth now from some fast wind that should last over the next 24-48 hours. Aurora photographers are currently reporting beautiful aurora down into mid-latitudes and views like this should continue. Amateur radio operators will have some issues with the bands, especially on the night side during the storm and GPS/GNSS operators should exercise caution near the dawn-dusk terminators and anywhere near aurora. See details of the latest activity and what else the Sun has in store this week. For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ STEREO-EUVI + SDO-AIA 360° Heliographic Maps: http://tcrb.nrl.navy.mil/~iuu/maps360/284/movietool.html Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ NOAA Sunspot Classifications: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ftpdir/latest/ GONG: http://gong2.nso.edu/dailyimages/ GONG Magnetic Maps: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ace/ace_rtsw_data.html Wang-Sheeley-Arge Solar Wind Prediction Model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ws/ NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov:8080/IswaSy... NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wsa-enlil/ Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/drap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/ POES Auroral Global Maps: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/ Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/kp_3d.html Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wingkp/index.html USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://terra2.spacenvironment.net/~raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html HAARP Data Meters: http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/haarp/ Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com SOLARIMG: http://solarimg.org/artis/ iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will be the first-ever mission to "touch" the sun. The spacecraft, about the size of a small car, will travel directly into the sun's atmosphere about 4 million miles from our star's surface. Launch is slated for summer 2018. Learn more at: www.nasa.gov/parkersolarprobe

Part 6: The Solar Cycle Based on papers published in BAMS: PAPER I: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 PAPER II: THE VIOLENT SUN (EARLY ON LINE RELEASE) http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0191.1 PAPER III: THE SUN’S DOMAIN (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION – NOT YET AVAILABLE ON LINE) LINKS TO THE VIDEO SERIES: UNDERSTNDING SPACE WEATHER Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s Part 2: The Source of the Sun’s Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvibogW6FbU&t=66s Part 3: Inside the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNptTgUVYB8 Part 4: The Rotating Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QPQlhRVtUo&t=8s Part 5: Sunspots https://youtu.be/_6fx7wLZ1B4

USWX SERIES Part 5: Sunspots Based on papers published in BAMS: PAPER I: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 PAPER II: THE VIOLENT SUN (EARLY ON LINE RELEASE) http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0191.1 PAPER III: THE SUN’S DOMAIN (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION – NOT YET AVAILABLE ON LINE) LINKS TO THE VIDEO SERIES: UNDERSTNDING SPACE WEATHER Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s Part 2: The Source of the Sun’s Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvibogW6FbU&t=66s Part 3: Inside the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNptTgUVYB8 Part 4: The Rotating Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QPQlhRVtUo&t=8s

Part 4: THE ROTATING SUN Based on papers published in BAMS: PAPER I: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 PAPER II: THE VIOLENT SUN (EARLY ON LINE RELEASE) http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0191.1 PAPER III: THE SUN’S DOMAIN (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION – NOT YET AVAILABLE ON LINE) LINKS TO THE VIDEO SERIES: Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s Part 2: The Source of the Sun’s Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvibogW6FbU&t=66s Part 3: Inside the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNptTgUVYB8

Part 3: INSIDE THE SUN Based on papers published in BAMS: PAPER I: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 PAPER II: THE VIOLENT SUN (EARLY ON LINE RELEASE) http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0191.1 PAPER III: THE SUN’S DOMAIN (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION – NOT YET AVAILABLE ON LINE) Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s Part 2: The Source of the Sun’s Energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvibogW6FbU&t=66s

Violent disturbances in the sun's magnetic field have resulted in an especially powerful solar flare. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta The most massive solar flare in over a decade erupted from the sun on September 6, following a smaller, but still intense burst. In addition to a blast of radiation that hit Earth within minutes, a wave of charged particles called a coronal mass ejection has been predicted to hit today, which could affect satellites, GPS, and power grids. More blasts of a smaller magnitude followed yesterday. READ: How the Strongest Solar Flare in a Decade Is Affecting Earth http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/09/sun-solar-flare-strongest-auroras-space-science/ Watch the Sun Blast Out the Biggest Solar Flare in a Decade | National Geographic https://youtu.be/_OQzGKJkQEE National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

Part 2: The source of the Sun's energy Based on papers published in BAMS: http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 Part 1: The Sun as a Variable Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq8UYPMiOo&t=1s

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured images of the events. Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation. Harmful radiation from a flare cannot pass through Earth's atmosphere to physically affect humans on the ground, however — when intense enough — they can disturb the atmosphere in the layer where GPS and communications signals travel. To see how this event may affect Earth, please visit NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center at http://spaceweather.gov, the U.S. government's official source for space weather forecasts, alerts, watches and warnings. X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength. An X2 is twice as intense as an X1, an X3 is three times as intense, etc. The X9.3 flare was the largest flare so far in the current solar cycle, the approximately 11-year-cycle during which the sun’s activity waxes and wanes. The current solar cycle began in December 2008, and is now decreasing in intensity and heading toward solar minimum. This is a phase when such eruptions on the sun are increasingly rare, but history has shown that they can nonetheless be intense. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Scott Wiessenger Music: "Networked" from Killer Tracks This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio at: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12706 If you liked this video, subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/NASAExplorer Or subscribe to NASA’s Goddard Shorts HD Podcast: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/iTunes/f0004_index.html Follow NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA.GSFC · Twitter https://twitter.com/NASAGoddard · Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/ · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasagoddard/ · Google+ https://plus.google.com/+NASAGoddard/posts

Very active sunspot AR2673 delivered the ‘parting gift’ prior to moving out of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory’s line of sight. The ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory also captured imagery of the ensuing coronal mass ejection (CME). -- The same sunspot fired off the largest solar flare in more than a decade: https://www.space.com/38057-sun-unleashes-decades-strongest-solar-flare.html Credit: Space.com / footage courtesy NASA/SDO/ESA/SOHO / edited by Steve Spaleta

PART 1: THE SUN AS A VARIABLE STAR based on BAMS Paper: http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00179.1 Interview I did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1rLBoceWnk&t=19s

The sun is nearing a low-activity point of its solar cycle, but researchers at NASA are detecting large solar flares leaving the celestial body. Learn more about this story at www.newsy.com/71897/ Find more videos like this at www.newsy.com Follow Newsy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsyvideos Follow Newsy on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newsyvideos

To answer so many questions from the community regarding the X9.3 solar flare, the coming solar storms, and what to expect from our Sun, I did an hour-long Periscope video. Here it is, without the distracting comments and hearts. When you see me looking to the bottom right side of the screen, I am reading questions that were coming live during the broadcast. I will have my regular forecast posted later tonight. By the way, the first of the two solar storms is just hitting Earth now! For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and Analysis: SDO: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ Helioviewer: http://www.helioviewer.org/ STEREO-EUVI + SDO-AIA 360° Heliographic Maps: http://tcrb.nrl.navy.mil/~iuu/maps360/284/movietool.html Flare Analysis: http://www.lmsal.com/solarsoft/latest_events/ Computer Aided CME Tracking CACTUS: http://www.sidc.oma.be/cactus/out/latestCMEs.html GOES Xray: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_1m.html SOHO: http://sohodata.nascom.nasa.gov/ Stereo: http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ NOAA Sunspot Classifications: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ftpdir/latest/ GONG: http://gong2.nso.edu/dailyimages/ GONG Magnetic Maps: http://gong.nso.edu/data/magmap/ LMSAL Heliophysics Events HEK http://www.lmsal.com/isolsearch Solar Wind: NOAA/SWPC: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov ACE Solar Wind: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ace/ace_rtsw_data.html Wang-Sheeley-Arge Solar Wind Prediction Model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ws/ NASA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov:8080/IswaSy... NOAA ENLIL SPIRAL: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wsa-enlil/ Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Atmosphere: GOES Magnetometer: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html Ionosphere D-Region Absorption (DRAP) model: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/drap/ Auroral Oval Ovation Products: http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/ POES Auroral Global Maps: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/ Global 3-hr Kp index: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/kp_3d.html Wing Kp index prediction: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wingkp/index.html USGS Ground Magnetometers: http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/ USGS Disturbance Storm-Time (Dst): http://geomag.usgs.gov/realtime/dst/ NAIRAS Radiation Storm Model: http://terra2.spacenvironment.net/~raps_ops/current_files/globeView.html HAARP Data Meters: http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/haarp/ Multi-Purpose Space Environment Sites: SOLARHAM: http://www.solarham.net/index.htm Spaceweather: http://spaceweather.com SOLARIMG: http://solarimg.org/artis/ iSWA: http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/iswa/iSWA.html Definition of Geomagnetic Storm, Radiation Storm, and Radio Blackout Levels: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/ None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of those who have provided all of this data for public use. Images c/o NASA/ESA/CSA (most notably the superb SDO, SOHO, ACE, STEREO, CCMC, JPL & DSN teams, amazing professionals, hobbyists, institutions, organizations, agencies and amateurs such as those at the USAF/HAARP, NICT, NOAA, USGS, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Intellicast, Catatania, rice.edu, wisc.edu, sonoma.edu ucalgary.ca, rssi.ru, ohio-state.edu, solen.info, and more. Thanks for making Space Weather part of our every day dialogue.