Direct Hit: A Partial Halo CME Is Moving Directly Toward Earth

Region 3814 has a beta-gamma-delta magnetic field that makes it a threat for strong flares. The active sunspot exploded this morning while directly facing Earth.

Associated with the long-duration M1.2 flare were Type II (408 km/s) and Type IV radio sweeps as well as a Coronal Mass Ejection first observed in SOHO/LASCO imagery. Indeed, SOHO coronagraphs detected a partial halo CME moving directly toward Earth. A NASA model suggests it will reach our planet during the late hours of Sept. 12th. According to NOAA/SWPC, the impact could cause a G2-class geomagnetic storm.

Space Weather Forecast September 10-12
G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely today (10 Sept.) due to the arrival of the 08 Sept. CME. Elevated activity is likely to persist into 11 Sept, keeping G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions. By midday on 12 Sept, the arrival of the 10 Sept. CME is expected to cause G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) storming.

Skywatchers should be alert for auroral displays when it's dark outside.

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Images credit: nemesis maturity channel, NASA, SOHO/LASCO, NOAA/SWPC, helioviewer.org
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