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-Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

A heads up about Sunday.

2021-10-29

[Twitter]

On Sunday the Earth will get hit from a massive mass ejection by the Sun. Don't know what it will do to the Dragon Capsule taking astronauts to ISS that day... but don't trust in communications or power on Sunday. I would do a post on it but might wait until later in the week. Aurora is supposed to drop to mid-latitudes and be wild.

A Direct Hit for #Halloween! The #solarstorm launched during the X-flare today is indeed Earth-directed! NASA predictions confirm impact by early October 31. Expect #aurora to mid-latitudes, as well as #GPS reception issues and #amateur radio disruptions on Earth's nightside! pic.twitter.com/Jjk3eixWIq
— Dr. Tamitha Skov (@TamithaSkov) October 28, 2021

Posted by:3dc

#9 My computers use vacuum tubes

Posted by: KBK 2021-10-29 23:35

#8 A field expedient way to have a quick faraday cage is what most people have in their house already. The microwave. It has one built in by design to keep microwaves from overly spilling out.

Put your phones and other small electric things in there and the chances are pretty good they will survive.

Just take them out before cooking dinner.... :D

Posted by: DarthVader 2021-10-29 11:24

#7 And don't look at the #10 hardware cloth installed above the rafters, and down the sides, in my garage. Or the ground lugs for our vehicles.

My youngest installed metal building siding inside his garage.

Not like we're conspiracy theorists or anything.

Posted by: Mullah Richard 2021-10-29 10:08

#6 I stick to well grounded metal computer and drive case enclosures for that, NN2N1.

Laptop, key fobs and cellphones go into a grounded shielded case at night.

Posted by: Mullah Richard 2021-10-29 09:58

#5
LEMO Hint: Some people might backup their systems and place the drives, with a LMOE laptop and solar charger in a home-built EMP Protective storage container.Built for under $30 each using LOWE'S or Home Depot purchased items.

Just Saying ☺

Posted by: NN2N1 2021-10-29 08:47

#4 Trick or treat

Posted by: Procopius2k 2021-10-29 08:34

#3 On the bright side, my pre-pay celebration of life payments will soon end.

Posted by: Besoeker 2021-10-29 06:58

#2 Aw yes. The end is near.

Posted by: Dale 2021-10-29 06:37

#1 I hope it becomes a Skov shit show.

Posted by: Skidmark 2021-10-29 01:28

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