By Judith Gaffney | 2026-03-18
As seen to me just now
On 03/19/2026 10:42 am by Victor Rogus | Website | Sedona, Arizona, USA
As seen to me just now, Sunspot AR4392 has a 'beta-gamma' magnetic field poses a threat for M-class solar flares And new sunspot AR 4397 is seen rotating into view.
NOAA's latest forecast model predicts two CME impacts this week--the first on March 19th and the second on March 21st. The timing of this double-blow is perfect for amplification by the "Russell-McPherron effect, which boosts storms that happen around the vernal equinox. Moderately strong G2-class geomagnetic storms are possible every day for the rest of this week. (Spaceweather.com)
103mm Jagers refractor, Badder Planetarium safety prism, using neutral tensity and a solar continuum filter, Losmandy GM-8 mount. Cannon 60Da camera. 650 FL 25 mm eyepiece.