The latest from NASA's Earth Observatory (10 May 2022) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latest Images: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/topic/image-of-the-day * Kilauea's Lava Lake Persists https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149815/kilaueas-lava-lake-persists/?src=eoa-iotd * Twin Cyclones in the Indian Ocean https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149812/twin-cyclones-in-the-indian-ocean/?src=eoa-iotd * Wild Fluctuations in Sierra Snow https://earthobservatory.n ...Continue Reading

May 09, 2022 MEDIA ADVISORY M22-067*NASA, Boeing to Discuss Readiness of Uncrewed Flight Test*  The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 4, 2022. Starliner will be secured atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for Boeing's second Orbital Flight Test (OFT-2) to the International Space Station for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The spacecraft rolled out from Boeing's Commercial ...Continue Reading

:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2022 May 10 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 130 Issued at 0030Z on 10 May 2022 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 09 May I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 09/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 3001 S32W90 332 0060 Hsx 01 01 Alpha 3004 S13W85 326 0180 Hsx 04 01 Alpha 3005 N20W90 ...Continue Reading

The following sections have been updated in the past 7 days. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022 DROUGHT AND FIRE IN THE UNITED STATES Persistent drought in western states, exacerbated by climate change, is fueling larger and more intense fires. * Wild Fluctuations in Sierra Snow (Image from Apr 1, 2022; Posted May 6, 2022) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149798/wild-fluctuations-in-sierra-snow/?src=nha * Taking Stock of Rocky Mountain Snowpack (Image from Ap ...Continue Reading

The following sections have been updated in the past 3 days. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022 DROUGHT AND FIRE IN THE UNITED STATES Persistent drought in western states, exacerbated by climate change, is fueling larger and more intense fires. * Wild Fluctuations in Sierra Snow (Image from Apr 1, 2022; Posted May 6, 2022) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149798/wild-fluctuations-in-sierra-snow/?src=nha ---------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

May 09, 2022 MEDIA ADVISORY M22-066*NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 to Discuss Mission After Returning to Earth* iss067e022576.jpeg The four commercial crew astronauts representing the SpaceX Crew-3 mission are pictured in their Dragon spacesuits for a fit check aboard the International Space Station's Harmony module on April 21, 2022. From left, are ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer, and NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron. */Credits: NASA/* Astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mi ...Continue Reading

Official Space Weather Advisory issued by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center Boulder, Colorado, USA SPACE WEATHER ADVISORY OUTLOOK #22-19 2022 May 8 at 8:38 p.m. MDT (2022 May 9 0238 UTC) **** SPACE WEATHER OUTLOOK **** Summary For May 2-8 R3 (Strong) radio blackouts were observed on 03 May. R2 (Moderate) radio blackouts were observed on 04 May. R1 (Minor) radio blackouts were observed on 03-05 May. No other space weather storms were observed during the summary period. Outlook For May 9-15 No ...Continue Reading

:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2022 May 09 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 129 Issued at 0030Z on 09 May 2022 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 08 May I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 08/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 3001 S32W80 335 0090 Hsx 02 01 Alpha 3004 S16W69 324 0480 Dkc 08 22 Beta-Delta 3005 N2 ...Continue Reading

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3236 Issue Time: 2022 May 08 1456 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3235 Begin Time: 2022 May 01 1335 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1408 pfu NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.Thank you for using the Product Sub ...Continue Reading

:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2022 May 07 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 127 Issued at 0030Z on 07 May 2022 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 06 May I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 06/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 3001 S32W53 335 0090 Hsx 02 01 Alpha 3004 S16W42 324 0490 Dkc 09 25 Beta-Delta 3006 S2 ...Continue Reading