Geomagnetic Storm From Solar Flare Could Disrupt Radio Communications And Create A Striking Aurora

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday, saying an ouburst of plasma from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth. It could also make for great aurora viewing.

There’s no reason for the public to be concerned, according to the alert issued Saturday by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado.

The storm could interrupt high-frequency radio transmissions, such as by aircraft trying to communicate with distant traffic control towers. Most commercial aircraft can use satellite transmission as backup, said Jonathan Lash, a forecaster at the center.

 

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[Chris 2,161]

I wasn't staying up past 9, let alone late enough to see the aurora ( if even possible with the increased light pollution ). Did anyone see anything?

 

[MsKreed 1,179]

11 minutes ago, Chris said:

I wasn't staying up past 9, let alone late enough to see the aurora ( if even possible with the increased light pollution ). Did anyone see anything?

Nope.

It was too late in the night and would have needed a short road trip to get a clear view....Besides the fact that you can't get far enough "out of town" to escape the brilliant light a Full Moon. 

[Chris 2,161]

Good point, I didn't even take the moon into consideration.