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Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare

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Post by jwjohnson314 » Tue, May 14, 2024, 5:29 PM UTC

Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare
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Post by Mithriil » Tue, May 14, 2024, 7:32 PM UTC

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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Post by andrius4669 » Tue, May 14, 2024, 8:22 PM UTC

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Post by Mithriil » Tue, May 14, 2024, 11:07 PM UTC

Mithriil wrote: post #3

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.

The answer is: it is not aimed at Earth.

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