A series of significant solar events, including near X-class flares, have been reported, with potential impacts expected around May 5-6 at G2 level. The solar activity, which includes an M9.5 eruption that occurred on April 30, caused widespread radio blackouts across the Pacific. This activity is expected to lead to visible auroras across the northern United States, with the best viewing times in Metro Vancouver from the afternoon of May 5 until the early morning of May 6, peaking between 8 PM and 1 AM. Forecasters warn that these space weather forecasts are not always accurate, but the potential for a geomagnetic storm remains high.
Solar Flare Alert! Strong X-Class Solar Flare May Cause Severe Geomagnetic Storm https://t.co/1Av4Hyv8YZ
Crazy day for big flares from the sun. At least four biggies today (Pacific time). Take a look. Centered around 2238, 2346, 0134, 0601 UTC. Fourth one was minutes ago, 11:01 PM PDT. @RyanVoutilainen @ensembleator @WestSeaWx @ElijahBman @bobmackin @steeletalk @CadiereGerald https://t.co/aRPuEocD41
Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (April 30), the sun released an extremely powerful solar flare triggering widespread radio blackouts across the Pacific region. The flare peaked at 7:46 p.m. de https://t.co/vCblqPQml5
Stay tuned! Possible auroral show late May 05 and into early May 6. Those are UTC dates/times. For here in Metro Vancouver that's the afternoon of May 05 through till midnight and perhaps on until the early morning (peaking 8 PM - 1 AM). @steeletalk @bobmackin @RyanVoutilainen https://t.co/uTmKfWfm2p
A potent "sun burp" is expected to arrive somewhere in the vicinity of May 5-6. Should this timing prove accurate, auroras would be possible across the northern tier of the United States (G2 level). As always, these space weather forecasts are seldom perfect. Timing & storm… https://t.co/OvCM52LGX4