May 15, 2013

Say hello to AR1748

From Spaceweather:
ANOTHER X-FLARE ON MAY 15
When the week began, the sun hadn't unleashed an X-flare all year long. In only two days, sunspot AR1748 has produced four. The latest X-flare from this active sunspot occurred on May 15th at 0152 UT.
First it was quiet, now it's crackling. And AR1748 has just come around the limb -- it is not even pointed at Earth yet. Are you prepared for the next Carrington Event? Don't forget to watch the movie. Posted by DaveH at May 15, 2013 9:39 PM