Filament Eruption

[MinYoongi]

Hey!

 

Noaa predicts a full hit on 23. Feb. of a CME that originated in a Filament Eruption

 

Can someone tell me more about Filament Eruptions?   

 

Also, will Aurora be visible in Mid Latitudes?

[Jesterface23]

I wouldn't really expect much with its impact on Earth. In the imagery the CME went full halo just by a tiny bit, so even if it manages to make it to Earth it will be a far side impact. STEREO A might get a good hit though for data.

[Vancanneyt Sander]

Filaments are a common feature on the Sun, these are clouds of solar material above the Suns surface due to magnetic forces. These filaments can break loose sometimes unleashing a coronal mass ejection.

At most a glancing blow is expected and surely not a direct hit. Upper mid-latitudes might have some chances but nothing major.

[MinYoongi]

Ah, nice.

I never really got what Filaments really are.  

Ah shucks, i hoped for some Aurora Shots because Dr.Tamitha Skov talked about a "Direct Hit" but it looks like the Bulk will miss us.

Thankies!

[Marcel de Bont]

Indeed this should only be a glancing blow at most. Even G1 conditions seem like a bit of a stretch but who knows... I will post a news article soon I hadn't had time to make one yet! Keep your eyes open for it later tonight.