Space weather alert.

[ohyouBadBadkitten]

incoming CME

Strong geomagnetic storm expected.

which basically gives a reasonable chance of aurora down to lower latitudes but could also cause issues with some satellites.

Ah that explains everything thank you!

no tin foil hat needed today.

met office explanation of potential impact.

I've decided to wear my foil hat as we discovered we had no internet at home yesterday morning, so think we're doomed already! So I'm using my phone, wearing my hat and sheltering under the dining table. I have wine though so I think I'm ok!

My phone is on the fritz and the scutnav is confused. Hurrah!

I had heard that satnavs are likely to be affected for a while. Worst this afternoon I think.

Well I abandoned Plan A which was to construct a Faraday cage from tin foil and duct tape, and sit inside with a supply of Kendal mint cake and a trusty St Bernard dog. I don't have any mint cake, and you never see St Bernard's any more.

Instead I went out in the lovely sunshine, and am still here to tell the tale . But I still have an irrational fear of CME's because I have a pacemaker.

We have the internet back!

The world can't end today anyway because we have the Queen visiting here in Leicester today

I can still share homemade if anyone wants some?

If anyone has a chance to see it, this weeks Horizon was about Solar storms. 'Tis still available on i-Player or looks like it's repeated late tomorrow night, on BBC HD.

Madsometimes - I did think about you and wondered how you were doing!!
Horizon wasnt bad apart from the hyperbole.

Some links for you

Belgianssaying severe geo-magnetic storm

helios aurora prediction

BGS discussion

I've only seen a bit of Horizon I fell asleep half way through so need to watch the rest.
Be interesting to see how far south any aurora is visible

How are you feeling, OYBBK?

I have to say that Horizon episode was the most soporific thing I've ever seen, I was snoring within six minutes, and I recorded it, then fell asleep (at 2pm) when I put it back on as well.

so-so Gloria - still waiting for my appt with the consultant. It would be great if I had a date at least.
How funny about the Horizon episode. It was a funny old programme - most people who watched would have just wanted to know - are we all going to die or is it going to be the end of civilisation as we know it. Instead it went off onto random theories about exactly how CME's are formed.

at whomoved. Horizon isn't as good as it used to be!

OYBBK ~ life does seem to be in limbo when you're waiting for appointments. Sending 'get a move on' vibes to your consultant!

thank you :)

nothing yet aurora wise for the UK perhaps around midnight...?

oops my mistake - northern Scotland may be able to see some (depending on clouds of course!)

Oooooh! Ooooh! Oooh! This is why we lost the Sky connection today, isn't it?

I had to look after my children...

possibly BelleEnd, it has caused some satellites issues. Not sure if it has affected Astra (sky satellite). Only one 'news' article on it.

Well it better not fuck with House at 10pm or I'll be up there on my spaceship kicking electromagnetic arse with my etch a sketch

aurora line is moving south - whole of scotland (away from lights and clouds) has a chance of seeing it now:) Perhaps northern England later?

Wonderful picture here taken in Iceland. I did notice Iceland had a good chance of having some aurora so I've been looking at the webcams to see if I can spot any. Nothing yet!
Looks like there could be some more solar activity today.

its a beautiful picture :) and what an impressive sunspot it is turning into. I think that we could be in for an active time, esp as it rotates our way.