Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare

Posted by jwjohnson314 on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @01:29PM
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Re:Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare by andrius4669 on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @04:22PM (#40359729)

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Re:Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare by Mithriil on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @03:32PM (#40359175)

When such solar flares happen, how long does it take for the impact to be felt on earth?

EM waves is probably around 8 minutes (number I heard for visible light), but then the solar wind goes slower, I think.

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Re:Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare by Mithriil on Tuesday May 14, 2024 @07:07PM (#40361172)

The answer is: it is not aimed at Earth.

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