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The Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that lifted off the Sun on 9th May arrived at the Earth's magnetosphere at 6:30 UT on 12th May with activity reaching STORM G1 levels briefly on arrival. See NOAA space weather scales for more details about these storm levels.
Although solar wind speeds were elevated throughout the 12th, further activity was limited due to the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) strength being relatively weak and orientated northwards, a configuration that limits increased geomagnetic activity.
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CME or Coronal Mass Ejection
The eruption of a portion of the outer atmosphere of the Sun into space, caused by rapid changes in its magnetic field. Often occurs along with a solar flare.
Solar Wind
The ever-present expansion of the Sun’s hot outer atmosphere into the solar system, which carries space weather within it.