Coronal hole faces Earth, M-class solar flares
Friday, 30 September 2022 18:39 UTC
A transequatorial coronal hole is currently facing our planet. The coronal hole stretches from the solar equator up on to the sun's northern hemisphere. The perfect position for a nice solar wind stream impact here at Earth!
This solar wind stream is expected to be combined with the arrival of a coronal mass ejection tomorrow according to the NOAA SWPC. These events have the potential to bring minor G1 to moderate G2 geomagnetic storm conditions during the first three days in October according to their latest report!
M-class solar flares
But that is not all. Solar activity has also crept up to moderate levels as sunspot region 3112 which is at the north-east limb is making itself known. It has produced 3 M-class solar flares today with the strongest solar flare being an M2.9 event that peaked at 16:22 UTC. None of these events seem to be eruptive. Even if an eruptive event should occur within the next few hours, any resulting coronal mass ejections are not likely to be aimed at Earth due to the region's location near the limb. Still something to keep an eye on in the days ahead along with the predicted geomagnetic storm conditions!
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