#solarflares — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #solarflares, aggregated by home.social.
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From #SolarHam - Progression of new #Sunspot #AR4366 (not yet Earth-facing, but will be soon):
"Sunspot Watch
January 31, 2026 @ 04:15 UTC
Newly assigned sunspot region 4366 continues to gradually develop as it turns into view in the northeast quadrant. It is currently producing minor C-Class flares and it is likely now a threat for a moderate M-Flare. Something to keep an eye on this weekend. Image by SDO/HMI.Growing Flare Threat
January 31, 2026 @ 14:50 UTC
AR 4366 continued to expand over the past 12 hours in both size and magnetic complexity. The region has a Beta-Delta magnetic configuration and is producing frequent mid level minor C-Flares. A moderate M-Flare will remain possible on Saturday.M6.6 Solar Flare
February 1, 2026 @ 10:40 UTC
Solar activity increases even further with an M6.6 solar flare peaking at 10:02 UTC (Feb 1). The source, AR 4366, is magnetically complex and is now a threat for an isolated X-Flare. Image below by SDO/AIA.High Solar Activity
February 1, 2026 @ 16:50 UTC (UPDATED)
What a difference a few days make on the Sun. Active sunspot region 4366 turned into a firecracker on Sunday with at least fifteen M-Class solar flares and one X-Flare (so far). Despite the brightness of these events, the mechanics have so far failed to launch any noteworthy coronal mass ejections into space and towards our planet. That could change over the next few days as the region continues to develop and currently sports a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration. More solar flares including another X-Flare will remain possible.[And today...]
Impulsive X8.1 Solar Flare
February 2, 2026 @ 00:10 UTC
An impulsive X8.1 solar flare was just detected peaking at 23:57 UTC (Feb 1). This is the second strongest flare in terms of peak X-Ray flux of the current solar cycle. Although a bright flare, new imagery suggests that if a CME is associated, it will likely be fairly mild. Stay tuned to SolarHam where you will get the most up to date and accurate information regarding this space weather event."#SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrome #XClassFlares
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It's like #ElonMusk wants there to be a #KesslerEffect! Hard to launch a space program if we can't leave Earth!
#SpaceX seeks go-ahead from the #FCC to put up to a million #DataCenter satellites in orbit
by Alan Boyle on Jan 31, 2026
Excerpt: "SpaceX founder Elon Musk wasn’t kidding about his plans to go big with orbital data centers: The company is asking the Federal Communications Commission to approve a plan to put up to a million satellites in orbit to process data for artificial intelligence applications.
" 'Launching a constellation of a million satellites that operate as orbital data centers is a first step towards becoming a #Kardashev II-level civilization — one that can harness the sun’s full power — while supporting #AI-driven applications for billions of people today and ensuring humanity’s #multiplanetary future amongst the stars,' SpaceX said in an application filed with the FCC on Friday."
Read more:
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/spacex-fcc-million-data-center-satellites/#AISatellites #SkyNet #DarkSkies #Starlink #LowEarthOrbit #LEO #KesslerSyndrome #SolarFlares #Grounded
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@solarflarealert Isn't that the 2nd X-class flare today? Ruh roh is right!
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Planes grounded after #Airbus discovers #SolarRadiation could impact #systems
Theo Leggett and Yang Tian, BBC News, December 5, 2025
Excerpt: "Airbus discovered that, at high altitudes, its data could be corrupted by intense radiation released periodically by the Sun.
"That led to the October incident in which an aircraft suddenly lost altitude - though the manufacturer said this was the only time an incident of its kind had occurred."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e9d13x2z7oArchived version:
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Planes grounded after #Airbus discovers #SolarRadiation could impact #systems
Theo Leggett and Yang Tian, BBC News, December 5, 2025
Excerpt: "Airbus discovered that, at high altitudes, its data could be corrupted by intense radiation released periodically by the Sun.
"That led to the October incident in which an aircraft suddenly lost altitude - though the manufacturer said this was the only time an incident of its kind had occurred."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e9d13x2z7oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/2DJBE -
Planes grounded after #Airbus discovers #SolarRadiation could impact #systems
Theo Leggett and Yang Tian, BBC News, December 5, 2025
Excerpt: "Airbus discovered that, at high altitudes, its data could be corrupted by intense radiation released periodically by the Sun.
"That led to the October incident in which an aircraft suddenly lost altitude - though the manufacturer said this was the only time an incident of its kind had occurred."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e9d13x2z7oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/2DJBE -
Planes grounded after #Airbus discovers #SolarRadiation could impact #systems
Theo Leggett and Yang Tian, BBC News, December 5, 2025
Excerpt: "Airbus discovered that, at high altitudes, its data could be corrupted by intense radiation released periodically by the Sun.
"That led to the October incident in which an aircraft suddenly lost altitude - though the manufacturer said this was the only time an incident of its kind had occurred."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e9d13x2z7oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/2DJBE -
Planes grounded after #Airbus discovers #SolarRadiation could impact #systems
Theo Leggett and Yang Tian, BBC News, December 5, 2025
Excerpt: "Airbus discovered that, at high altitudes, its data could be corrupted by intense radiation released periodically by the Sun.
"That led to the October incident in which an aircraft suddenly lost altitude - though the manufacturer said this was the only time an incident of its kind had occurred."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e9d13x2z7oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/2DJBE -
Left my #Bieonno battery at home. Glad #ft817 internal battery was charged. Used at 2.5 watts to make 38 contacts CW #morsecode contacts across the U.S. for a sunrise #hamradio #amateurradio #pota #parksontheair activation in spite of early a.m. #SolarFlares and changing #hfbandconditions
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I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I plan on making sure all my electronics are turned off and disconnected, and might put some of them in a makeshift #FaradayCage until after the #CMEs hit Earth. I'd like to think utilities and such will have learned from warnings from 2013, but then again, it's the human race we're talking about. Unless there's a buck to be made, we seem to be woefully unprepared for stuff that can happen -- unfortunately...
"If a massive CME were spotted, such 3-day forecasts give us some lead time: there are some measures #ElectricUtilities could take to protect their equipment, such as quickly disconnecting #transformers. Polar flights, which travel at the highest altitudes, could be rerouted to avoid contact with damaging solar particles, and some #satellites could be switched into a #SafeMode to minimize damage. Here on Earth, at the very least, we’d have some time to prepare for potential power #blackouts and other problems."
#SolarFlare #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #CannibalCME #CannibalCMEs #CarringtonEvent #CMEs
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Another day of Mother Nature being unkind during #pota #parksontheair activation. #SolarFlares. So I'll show off my #randomlengthwireantenna with #qrpradio #ft817 #z817 #putikeeg mini #morsecode #straightkey #amateurradio #hamradio
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Strong #MagneticStorm to hit soon: When and how to be prepared
Story by Maria Kholina, January 2, 2024
"Red-level magnetic storm is sweeping across the Earth, and many people may begin to feel a decline in well-being by the second half of today. The unsettled #magnetosphere will persist for the next few days, according to Meteoagent.
Magnetic storms can lead to discomfort and change in well-being. #SolarFlares and explosions on the Sun release a significant amount of solar energy into space, consisting of charged particles such as protons and electrons. These particles, when reaching Earth's magnetosphere, create activity known as magnetic or solar storms.
"Experts classify storms based on K-index, ranging from 1 to 9, with higher values indicating more intense storms and their potential impact. Storms with a K-index above 5 are classified as Red-level storms, capable of affecting human well-being.
"Such storms can affect people's health, disrupt communication sources such as #satellites, #GPS, #CellTowers, and #radio frequencies. Storms with a K-index exceeding 7 may even result in polar #auroras.
"As per data from NOAA, TESIS satellites, and international meteorological laboratories worldwide, a Red-level K-index 5 storm will hit the Earth in the second half of January 2. Throughout January 3, a K-index 4 storm will be observed, and on January 4, the Earth will once again experience a Red-level K-index 5 storm.
"The magnetosphere will return to a calm state on January 5.
"Experts classify storms based on K-index, ranging from 1 to 9, with higher values indicating more intense storms and their potential impact. Storms with a K-index above 5 are classified as Red-level storms, capable of affecting human well-being.
"Such storms can affect people's health, disrupt communication sources such as satellites, GPRS, cell towers, and radio frequencies. Storms with a K-index exceeding 7 may even result in polar auroras.
"Research indicates a correlation between magnetic storms and human well-being. People often complain of symptoms such as: headaches, dizziness, migraines, brain fog, daytime drowsiness, insomnia, decreased concentration, general weakness, rapid fatigue increased anxiety, irritability, exacerbation of chronic illnesses."