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Geomagnetic Storm Update

A G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm is currently underway. The G3 level was reached on November 6 at 05:27 UTC due to ongoing influence from a coronal mass ejection (CME).

Incoming Coronal Mass Ejection

A CME is expected to impact Earth as early as Thursday evening, November 6, EST.

Recent Solar Events

An R3 event occurred earlier on November 4, around 12:34 EST, originating from Region 4274.

The last time an R3 level was recorded before that was on June 19 of this year.

"A G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm is in progress. The G3 threshold was reached at 06/0527 UTC due to persistent CME influence."
"An R3 Event occurred today, 4 Nov at approximately 12:34 EST from Region 4274."

Summary: A strong geomagnetic storm is active due to a coronal mass ejection expected to affect Earth soon, following recent significant solar activity.

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