Possible satellite outages today or this week

[Terryl]

Some of you in the northern (or Southern) locations may have a few hours or more of satellite signal loss, this due to a spectacular outburst from the sun this week.

This plot from the GOES 13 sun observation satellite shows a good sized spike from the sun, had the green line touched the dotted line or gone above it we all could have lost satellite signals, or maybe a few satellites all together..


http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/pro_3d.html

If the green line goes way above the dotted line it would be time for the lead underwear and aluminum foil hats.(I'm staying in my cave for a few days)

[StanW]

.... going to pick up some suntanning lotion later on .lol :D

[alex70olds]

Great Info, Thanks.

[alex70olds]

http://www.space.com/images/i/000/027/947/original/solar-flare-april-11-2013-close-up.jpg

These flares are really facinating. Kind of puts everything in perspective.

[Anubis]

http://www.space.com/images/i/000/027/947/original/solar-flare-april-11-2013-close-up.jpg

These flares are really facinating. Kind of puts everything in perspective.

OK now I need a bong and a few beers and have to make that my desk top pic.:D
If you look at the bottom slightly to the left of center it resembles a hand reaching out.
OK maybe I don't need a bong. lol
Seriously nice shot alex.

[Terryl]

.... going to pick up some suntanning lotion later on .lol :D

Try that new stuff, sunblock 9000, it gives you a nice blue tone out on the beach. LOL

[Terryl]

http://www.space.com/images/i/000/027/947/original/solar-flare-april-11-2013-close-up.jpg

These flares are really facinating. Kind of puts everything in perspective.

Hard to realize that you could put about a dozen earths into that white spot, makes you feel a bit small doesn't it.