So, even though #AR3664 is no longer #EarthFacing, we may not be out of the woods yet...

via #SpaceWeather . com

"CMEs emitted by the departing sunspot [#AR3664] are no longer flying toward Earth. At most only glancing blows are likely from eruptions on May 12th through 14th.

"The danger could return on May 15th, however. On that date the sunspot will pass through a region of the sun magnetically connected to Earth via the #ParkerSpiral. Subatomic debris (protons and electrons) from explosions on May 15th and 16th could spiral back to Earth and rain down our planet. This is called a 'radiation storm;' it can upset #satellite #electronics and cause polar #RadioBlackouts. "

https://spaceweather.com/repeat_images/parkerspiral2.png

#SolarCycle25 #RadiationStorm #SolarFlares #SolarFlare

#SolarHam update:

Solar Flux is 190
November 22, 2023 @ 21:20 UTC

"Below is the latest look at the #sunspot party currently taking place on the Sun. #AR3490 and #AR3492 remain the main regions of focus and are listed as the most likely to produce a noteworthy #SolarFlare. What appears to be another large active region is now turning into view off the southeast limb. With all of the #sunspots currently facing #Earth, the solar flux index for Wednesday is 190. What a turnaround compared to even five days ago. The current flare threat stands at 55% for a moderate M-Flare and 10% for a strong #XFlare."

https://www.solarham.net/pictures/2023/nov22_2023_disk2.jpg

#SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #EarthFacing #CarringtonEffect