Sun delivers yet another shot at Earth

[Shyriath]

Ah, here we go again. The sun is really acting up these days, isn't it?

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/10/30/solar.storm/index.html

(CNN) -- As Earth's magnetic field weathered a strong solar shock wave this week, the sun unleashed another powerful flare that could trigger more geomagnetic storms on Thursday.

Our planet endured the brunt of the first storm Wednesday and early Thursday, unleashed Tuesday by the third most powerful solar flare ever observed, without major problems.

But late Wednesday, solar scientists observed another big solar explosion, one of the top 20 on record, accompanied by another huge stream of supercharged gas headed in our direction. It could arrive as early as Thursday afternoon.

[Richardo]

1. I'm concerned that the coming supernova may be Clinton's fault.

Or those environmentalist whackos.

[Shyriath]

2. Of course!

Environmentalists: "We want solar power!"
Sun: "Solar power? I'll show YOU solar power!"
*Sizzle*
Environmentalists: "Whoops."

Ahhh, but remember, if Clinton is also involved, you have to involve his penis as well. After all, the involvement of a President in such a thing as the Lewinsky affair must have caused a loosening of morals, thus encouraging the Sun to begin its irresponsible behavior! Clinton set a bad example for it.

[James T. Kirk]

3. Aurora

I saw a brilliant red aurora caued by the solar activity on Thursday night. Quite a show!

[Redneck Socialist]

4. Red and green

streaming streaks of light like a giant search light in the sky thursday night. Awsome!