03-08-2012, 05:31 PM
The CME hit and so far is much weaker than expected. Activity could increase, though, depending on how much material is in the wake of the CME.
![[Image: David-Tremblay-0B7V4847-imp_1331217388_med.jpg]](http://spaceweather.com/submissions/pics/d/David-Tremblay-0B7V4847-imp_1331217388_med.jpg)
Apparently that sunspot is now 7x larger than Earth. Pretty cool IMO.
Quote:CME IMPACT: A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth's magnetic field on March 8th around 1100 UT. The impact was weaker than expected, sparking only a mild (Kp=5) geomagnetic storm. However, the storm could intensify in the hours ahead depending on electromagnetic conditions in the wake of the CME. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
![[Image: David-Tremblay-0B7V4847-imp_1331217388_med.jpg]](http://spaceweather.com/submissions/pics/d/David-Tremblay-0B7V4847-imp_1331217388_med.jpg)
Apparently that sunspot is now 7x larger than Earth. Pretty cool IMO.