Earth | M1 class solar flares expected after blast emerges from eastern limb

ACTIVE SUNSPOT: NOAA forecasters say there is a 70% chance of M-class solar flares during the next 24 hours. The source of the blast would be active region 1121 emerging over the sun's eastern limb:


Image credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory [larger image]

Indeed, AR1121 is already crackling with an M2-flare on Nov. 4th and an M1-flare on Nov. 5th. So far none of the flares has been geo-effective, but this could change as the sun's rotation turns the blast site toward Earth in the days ahead. Readers with solar telescopes are encouraged to monitor developments

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