[SMCARA] Sunspot Explodes, Hurls CME at Earth

[JD Delancy]

Sunspot Explodes, Hurls CME at Earth

A CME is heading for Earth following a strange slow-motion explosion in
the magnetic canopy of sunspot AR2699. ETA: Feb. 14th or 15th.

*Space Weather News for Feb. 14, 2018*
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*SUNSPOT EXPLODES, HURLS CME AT EARTH:* On Feb. 12th, the magnetic
canopy of sunspot AR2699 exploded--for more than 6 hours. The
slow-motion blast produced a C1-class solar flare and hurled a coronal
mass ejection (CME) almost directly toward Earth. NOAA forecasters say
there is a 60% chance of minor G1-class geomagnetic storms with isolated
periods of stronger G2 storming when the CME arrives on Feb. 14th or
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for more information about this event and the possible visibility of
auroras.

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*Above:* Heading for Earth, a CME leaves the sun on Feb. 12th. Credit:
ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)