X-post fm. Science forum re: solar explosion of June 7

[japple]

jackpot posted this in the Science forum.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=228x79999



The size of the prominence is thought to be at least 75 times the size of Earth. Our Jason Major created a graphic showing the size comparison. Earth is the little teeny tiny blue circle in the top left corner

[Sienna86]

1. I'm in awe

Thanks for sharing the post.

[FirstLight]

2. Does anyone know how these affect us humans?

I know that the wave can mess up cell phones, etc... but I bet there's some energetic stuff we will be seeing/feeling as this passes through us as well...

anyone feeling buzzing, energy spikes, aches, etc?
:shrug:

[Avalux]

3. Luckily, the flare went the opposite direction.

We probably won't notice it. If it had been directed at the earth, we'd be in trouble. The magnitude is enormous.

[AstroCat]

4. Wow

That picture is amazing. No buzzing or aches in my small part of the universe, FL, but I did wonder why everyone I talked to yesterday seemed on edge or outright angry. By the end of the day, I was too.

[japple]

9. FL, I seem to remember reading somewhere about solar events

that will activate a change in our DNA structure, but I can't remember where I read it. Does anyone remember any such thing?

[DeSwiss]

5. Awe-Inspiring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpQmS3adLgI&list=PL3810350C7FEE4AD7">Massive Prominence Eruption / CME June 7 , 2011

Save this link, as you may wish to consult it over the next few weeks as things "liven-up" - http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/SWN/index.html">Space Weather Now

- Fasten your safety belts. The ride is about to get a little more bumpy.





ASCENSIO FORTUNATUS!





The most wasted of all days is that which one has not laughed ~ N. Chamfort

[The Blue Flower]

6. Tornados, floods, earthquakes,tsunamis, nuclear meltdowns

Why the hell not a solar storm, just for kicks?

[Kind of Blue]

7. Yes, gorgeous photo.

I was wondering yesterday if that's why I was so out of sorts. Just looking at it makes me woozy. It's just too incredible to behold.

[SpiralHawk]

8. Thanks for posting

such power and beauty...

[Fire Walk With Me]

10. More light. Thank you, father Sun.