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Extreme (X8.79) Solar Flare (spaceweatherlive.com)
7 points by jwjohnson314 771 days ago
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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.

The answer is: it is not aimed at Earth.