X4.5 Solar Flare and CME (9/14/2024) -

A major X4.5 solar flare was produced by AR 3825 on September 14th, 2024 @ 15:29 UTC.. The event was associated with a fast moving halo coronal mass ejection (CME). Although the eruption is directed mostly to the east, the western flank of the plasma cloud does appear Earth directed. A passage past Earth will be possible within 48 hours. I would expect a geomagnetic storm watch to be added later today for September 16th. Stay tuned for the latest updates. #solarflare #coronalmassejection #solarham #spaceweather