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Dr. Tamitha Skov

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Dr. Tamitha Skov

@TamithaSkov

Space Weather Physicist. Forecasting aurora, GPS, HF radio & radiation issues during solar storms. On TV: @HISTORY, @weatherchannel, @PopSci, @NASA, @techreview

Los Angeles, CA

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Joined October 2012

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Dr. Tamitha Skov
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Yet another chance! Despite the most recent solar storm fizzle, 3 partially Earth directed solar storms launched in the last 24 hours and are on their way to Earth. All of these storms have a chance of at least grazing Earth, with impact starting likely mid to late day June 13.
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
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Jul 16, 2022
Direct Hit! A snake-like filament launched as a big #solarstorm while in the Earth-strike zone. NASA predicts impact early July 19. Strong #aurora shows possible with this one, deep into mid-latitudes. Amateur #radio & #GPS users expect signal disruptions on Earth's nightside.
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
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Feb 2, 2023
Talk about Polar Vortex! Material from a northern prominence just broke away from the main filament & is now circulating in a massive polar vortex around the north pole of our Star. Implications for understanding the Sun's atmospheric dynamics above 55° here cannot be overstated!
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
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Nov 29, 2023
A Direct Hit! The impressive #solarstorm launched in the Earth-strike zone has been modeled by NASA. The storm is predicted to hit Earth by midday December 1. Along with two earlier storms already en route means we have a 1,2,3-punch. If the magnetic field is oriented correctly,
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
May 12, 2024
If anyone wonders why I haven't posted today, I'm on a flight to Italy to co-direct the Operational Space Weather Fundamentals School in L'Aquila. From dusk to dawn, #Aurora has been my constant companion. It's my first time seeing it with my own eyes. Words do not do justice.
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
May 10, 2024
Incredibly bright red & magenta #aurora graces the skies over New Zealand now due to the impact of the first #solrstorm in this series. Expect views to sporadically brighten & dim as we travel through the "turbulent" outer envelope of this fast-moving storm. Thanks for reporting!
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May 10, 2024
More #Aurora
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
May 31, 2025
This eruption opened up the Sun like a zipper! Between the big flare from Region 4100 and the entangled filament launch that slithered like a dark snake above the region and curving southwest, the sheer length of this #solarstorm launch is as wide as the Sun itself. Along with
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
May 31, 2025
Our Sun finally aims straight for Earth! NASA model predictions show a very fast #solarstorm travelling near 1000 km/s that could hit Earth by midday June 1. A slower storm ahead might cause a slight traffic delay, but G4-levels by June 2 are possible. This means #aurora may be
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
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May 10, 2024
According to Hp30 (this is an index like Kp, but it averages over 30 minutes instead of 3 hours), we are in a G5 storm. Anything over "9.0" is G5-- we are at "11". Time will tell if this #solarstorm has the punch to cause Kp to reach G5 as well. #SpinalTap references duly noted.
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
Feb 15, 2023
Direct Hit! An Earth-directed #solarstorm is on its way. NASA & NOAA predictions show the time window for impact begins the afternoon of February 17. Once the storm hits, #aurora is possible to mid-latitudes. Expect amateur #radio & #GPS reception issues on Earth's nightside.
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
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Oct 10, 2024
We flirted with G5 storm conditions earlier with the precursor, but now the main event is here. We're inside the core of the #solarstorm and entering G5-level territory again. This time to stay. It would not surprise me to see G5 conditions for the next 6+ hours. Expect sporadic
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
Oct 9, 2021
Direct Hit! Our #Sun launches a beauty of a #solarstorm and it's headed straight for Earth. NASA prediction models show impact near mid-day October 11. Expect #aurora views down to mid-latitudes, with #GPS & amateur #radio disruptions likely on Earth's nightside!
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
May 10, 2024
#Aurora is being seen in Italy and now France during this strengthening #solarstorm! We will likely reach G5-levels with this storms. Thanks for reporting!
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May 10, 2024
#auroresboreales #aurore #aurora
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkov
Jul 16, 2022
The long snake-like filament cartwheeled its way off the #Sun in a stunning ballet. The magnetic orientation of this Earth-directed #solarstorm is going to tough to predict. G2-level (possibly G3) conditions may occur if the magnetic field of this storm is oriented southward!
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