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[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 39 points 2 years ago (1 child)

You know, tonight, that specific time of day that happens at the same time every day depending on where you are and what season it is there.

Yeah I was also quite annoyed by that.

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[–] trolololol@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I'm more worries that this is described as something coming from the sun and reaching first the part of the planet that is facing away from it.

I always knew the sun was a hoax and the earth is flat. I'm vindicated now.

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https://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/magnetism/magnetosphere3.gif

[–] ShepherdPie@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago*

I don't know a lot about this so maybe the article is still incorrect, but that may not be as ridiculous as it sounds. The magnetosphere isn't a perfect orb surrounding the planet and I thought I recalled hearing that the 'backside' and the poles were the weaker sides.

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[–] explore_broaden@midwest.social 9 points 2 years ago

Given the statement was by the US organization NOAA they probably mean night in North America.

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[–] squidspinachfootball@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

From following a couple links to the source, I found this:

Multiple CMEs erupted associated with flare activity from Region 3664 on 07-09 May. These CMEs are expected to merge with potential arrival expected by early May 11 on the UTC day.

Source: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-watch-effect-may-11

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

So we're just past midnight UTC as of right now, so any time I guess!

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[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Since the article was published a little after 1pm EDT, I would assume tonight refers to EDT… so in a few hours of the time of my comment?

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[+] DarkThoughts@fedia.io -12 points 2 years ago

tonight, adverb on this present night or the night following this present day

tonight, noun the present night or the night following this present day

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[–] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Interesting, should be a good test of our grid.

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[–] gdog05@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

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[–] Albbi@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

I like your positive attitude.

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[–] Wahots@pawb.social 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

The skies over Washington State.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Nice shot!

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[–] Wahots@pawb.social 1 point 2 years ago

Thank you!

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[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Haven't seen any Aurora in London, unfortunately.

[–] ADTJ@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago

Can see it from the Midlands!

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

And nobody did a thang.

[–] Windshear@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Over Alberta last night.

[–] Windshear@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago