Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare

[jwjohnson314]

https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity.html

[andrius4669]

https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/news/view/541/20240514-x...

[Mithriil]

When such solar flares happen, how long does it take for the impact to be felt on earth?

EM waves is probably around 8 minutes (number I heard for visible light), but then the solar wind goes slower, I think.

[Mithriil → Mithriil]

The answer is: it is not aimed at Earth.