Geomagnetic storm...another flare 2day poses threat tonight?

i just checked the Aurora update and it was an M4! that last big storm that had massive impact was a M8, that was not much bigger than this one. I just got an email saying high chance of geomagnetic storm night and best of all its to be clear! Its not over yet by a long shot! just lets hope its a direct hit! Martin and i also did watch last night until 2am even tho i had school, were gonna do another one tonight! So keep a close eye on the activity! clear skies

I have to say, you pair are probably the most dedicated pair of amateur astronomers I have ever come across!!

Keep it up!!

Just checked the weather forecast - broken clouds and clear skies ... so hopefully, clear skies will prevail.

Where are we on the suns high/low cycle. : (every 11 years I believe)

thanks for the lovely comment its really a boost of encouragement! we are very close to solar minimum 2006 or near it. its 100% clear here , a lovely evening!

Yes , very dedicated....just checked NOAA website ,says there is a G1 storm (minor) in progress The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to minor storm levels on 16 May. On 17 May, a possible glancing blow from the 14 May CME along with a recurrent coronal hole high speed stream are expected to become geoeffective causing unsettled to active conditions. Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on 18 May.Clear here as well.

Ronan Newman
GAC

Thanks very much for your kind words!

keep checking the skies tonight!