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.
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.
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Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca · 31 pts · 2y
What the heck does tonight mean ..
Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works · 39 pts · 2y
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.
trolololol@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
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.
ShepherdPie@midwest.social · 3 pts · 2y
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.
https://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/magnetism/magnetosphere3.gif
explore_broaden@midwest.social · 9 pts · 2y
Given the statement was by the US organization NOAA they probably mean night in North America.
squidspinachfootball@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
From following a couple links to the source, I found this:
Source: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-watch-effect-may-11
jordanlund@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
So we're just past midnight UTC as of right now, so any time I guess!
dohpaz42@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
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?
DarkThoughts@fedia.io · -12 pts · 2y
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
mesamunefire@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y
Interesting, should be a good test of our grid.
gdog05@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2y
Albbi@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 2y
I like your positive attitude.
Wahots@pawb.social · 7 pts · 2y
The skies over Washington State.
BearOfaTime@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Nice shot!
Wahots@pawb.social · 1 pts · 2y
Thank you!
JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Haven't seen any Aurora in London, unfortunately.
ADTJ@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 2y
Can see it from the Midlands!
just_another_person@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
And nobody did a thang.
Windshear@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y
Over Alberta last night.
Windshear@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y