starman wrote:



I'm hoping for a major aurora. I haven't seen one in many years, usually
because of cloudy weather.

Might see some. Not sure how major though. This flare is still not as
big as some in the recent past. I remember a "Mega flare" a couple of
years ago..Flare status has been "X class" for two days. Flux is up to
183 right now, compared to about 100-110 or so a week ago. I plan to
listen up on 6m today. Usually when the cdx get like this, 6m "50 mhz"
starts to open up. I'll be lurking on 50.125 at times if anyone wants to
holler...I'll probably point the beam to the NE at first...You can get
quicky solar conditions on my web site. http://web.wt.net/~nm5k/
Also a pix of the big ball. I refreshed it a few minutes ago since the
sun is spitting up. It's fresh as of 4 AM central. The yellow version is
pretty knarly looking. I think that big blast in the middle is mainly
what's heading this way. MK


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