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Title: Massive solar flare
Post by: Ron on December 01, 2020, 09:33:41 AM
The sun is in a quiet part of its cycle but decided to make some noise.

There was a massive solar flare event that thankfully wasn't directly aimed at earth!

https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/biggest-solar-flare-strikes-earth-years-ahead-super-active-solar-cycle
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: MechAg94 on December 01, 2020, 10:31:06 AM
Missed again.
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: Ben on December 01, 2020, 10:32:22 AM
RKL can't catch a break.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: WLJ on December 01, 2020, 10:37:47 AM
The sun is a Stormtrooper
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: TommyGunn on December 01, 2020, 11:31:15 AM
Is it possible for the sun to aim a flare directly and specifically at Washington D. C.? ? ? >:D     [tinfoil]
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: charby on December 01, 2020, 11:32:28 AM
Quote from: Ben on December 01, 2020, 10:32:22 AM
RKL can't catch a break.  :laugh:

I'm OK with that, I kind of want to live for a few more years.
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: WLJ on December 01, 2020, 11:34:30 AM
Quote from: TommyGunn on December 01, 2020, 11:31:15 AM
Is it possible for the sun to aim a flare directly and specifically at Washington D. C.? ? ? >:D     [tinfoil]

Unfortunately it's an all or nothing affair
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: TommyGunn on December 01, 2020, 11:38:19 AM
Quote from: WLJ on December 01, 2020, 11:34:30 AM
Unfortunately it's an all or nothing affair

It can tko ALL  of Washington D. C. --- I have no problem with that.  >:D [tinfoil]   :O  ......  =D
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: Jim147 on December 01, 2020, 11:47:43 AM
Come on 2020 you can do better than that.
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: MechAg94 on December 01, 2020, 02:16:06 PM
Quote from: TommyGunn on December 01, 2020, 11:31:15 AM
Is it possible for the sun to aim a flare directly and specifically at Washington D. C.? ? ? >:D     [tinfoil]
You might lose Mike Irwin.   [popcorn]
Title: Re: Massive solar flare
Post by: Jim147 on December 01, 2020, 10:49:21 PM
Tell me the downside.  :rofl: