A major solar flare measuring X1.0 was just observed around AR 2887 at 15:35 UTC. The active region is directly facing Earth and should a CME be produced, it would almost certainly be directed towards our planet.CME Update: Imagery courtesy of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) confirms that a coronal mass ejection (CME), likely of the halo variety is associated and should be directed squarely towards our planet. A Type II Radio Emission with an estimated velocity of 1263 km/s was recorded. An impact past our planet should be expected this weekend and will be good news for aurora sky watchers. This information will be confirmed once updated Earth facing coronagraph imagery is available. Stay Tuned!
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2021 Oct 28 1529 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1263 km/s
Radiation Storm: A minor (S1) radiation storm now in progress as energetic particle levels continue to rise in the wake of the solar flare.
ALERT: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 10pfu
Begin Time: 2021 Oct 28 1740 UTC
NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
CME Captured by STEREO Ahead (Oct 28)
