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Coronal Mass Ejection Expected to Impact Earth

A coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to reach Earth as early as Thursday evening, November 6 (EST). The G3 strong geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect for November 6 and 7.

Recent Solar Activity

An R3 radio blackout event occurred on November 4 at approximately 12:34 EST from solar Region 4274. The last recorded R3-level event took place on June 19 this year.

A coronal mass ejection (CME) is anticipated to impact Earth as early as Thursday evening, 6 November EST.

Summary

Intense solar activity continues, with a CME expected to reach Earth soon, prompting strong geomagnetic and radio disturbance alerts.

Author’s summary: Solar storms intensify as a new CME approaches Earth, causing continued alerts for strong geomagnetic and radio interference.

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