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    From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Jan 3 09:10:56 2016
    Space Weather News for Jan. 3, 2016
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    QUADRANTID METEOR SHOWER: Earth is about to pass through a narrow stream of debris from shattered comet 2003 EH1, source of the annual Quadrantid meteor shower. Forecasters expect the shower to peak on Monday morning, Jan. 4th during the hours around 3 a.m. ET (0800 UT). The timing favors observers in North America who could see dozens of meteors per hour flowing from a radiant near the North Star. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information.

    GEOMAGNETIC STORM POSSIBLE ON JAN. 3-4: NOAA analysts say a CME is heading toward Earth and could deliver a glancing blow to our planet's magnetic field during the next 24 hours. The impact is expected to spark minor to moderate geomagnetic storms on Jan. 3rd and 4th. Aurora alerts are available from Spaceweathertext.com


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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jan 20 17:32:23 2016
    Space Weather News for Jan. 20, 2016
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    A 9TH PLANET BEYOND PLUTO? Today, planetary scientists from Caltech announced intriguing new evidence for a Neptune-sized planet orbiting the sun beyond Pluto. The planet itself has not yet been seen, but its gravitational influence on other objects in the outer solar system may lead to its discovery.
    Visit Spaceweather.com for more information.

    SOLAR ECLIPSE BALLOON NETWORK: Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus have developed a balloon payload that can photograph solar eclipses from the stratosphere. This sets the stage for an ambitious experiment: We plan to launch more than a dozen balloons into the path of totality of the Great American Eclipse in August 2017 to create a unique video portrait of an eclipse sweeping across the USA. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com to learn more about the Solar Eclipse Balloon Network and how you can get involved.

    Today's space weather update is brought to you by the students of Earth to Sky Calculus, who are flying Valentine's Cards to the edge of space and selling them to support their research program. For less than the cost of a bouquet of roses, you can give a truly far-out gift on Feb. 14th.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jan 27 22:14:16 2016
    Space Weather News for Jan. 27, 2016
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    COSMIC RAYS IN THE ATMOSPHERE: Newly-released measurements by high-altitude balloons show that cosmic rays in Earth's atmosphere are intensifying. The ongoing increase, which has been tracked since early 2015, will likely accelerate in the months and years ahead as the solar cycle swings away from Solar Max. This result is of interest to everyone from mountain climbers and air travelers to operators of high-altitude drones. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information.

    MORNING SKY SHOW: The five brightest planets in the solar system have lined up in the morning sky for a naked-eye display of rare beauty. In a few days, the Moon will begin to hop from planet to planet, acting as a helpful guide to novice sky watchers. Check Spaceweather.com for dates and sky maps.


    Would you like to give a far-out gift on Feb. 14th? Buy an Edge of Space Valentine's Day Card! Proceeds support the student space weather research of Earth to Sky Calculus.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Feb 16 10:25:14 2016
    Space Weather News for Feb. 16, 2016
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS: Earth is entering a stream of high-speed solar wind, and this is causing G1-class geomagnetic storms on Feb. 16th. This is not
    the CME we have been waiting for since Valentine's Day. Instead, the solar wind
    is flowing from a coronal hole on the sun Visit Spaceweather.com for photos and
    more information.

    SPACE WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH: To monitor the effect of the ongoing storm on radiation levels in the atmosphere, Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus will launch a helium balloon carrying cosmic ray sensors. Stay tuned for pictures and data from the flight, scheduled for liftoff just a few hours from now.


    Today's space weather update is brought to you by SBIG Imaging Systems, makers of professional deep-sky imaging systems at a price that amateurs can afford.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Mar 6 14:46:21 2016
    Space Weather News for March 6, 2016
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    POLAR GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Today, March 6th, Earth is entering a stream of solar wind, and the encounter has sparked a G1-class geomagnetic storm. Inside the stream, magnetic fields have a negative polarity--a condition which favors auroras. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for Northern Lights. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

    AVIATION RADIATION EXPERIMENT: This weekend, Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus are flying to Indonesia to observe the March 9th total
    eclipse. En route, they are conducting an experiment in aviation radiation. Their flight skirts the Arctic Circle and crosses the equator, allowing them to
    make cosmic ray measurements over a wide range of latitudes in a relatively short amount of time. Stay tuned to Spaceweather.com to learn the results.


    Today's space weather update is brought to you by Young's Photo Gallery, the online collection of nature photographer James W. Young.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Mar 9 17:48:34 2016
    Hello All!

    Space Weather News for March 9, 2016
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    TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN: This morning, the new Moon blocked out the sun, producing a magnificent total eclipse over Indonesia and the Pacific Ocean. Today's edition of Spaceweather.com highlights the view from some unique vantage points--including the window of an Alaskan Airlines flight that diverted into the path of totality. Also notable are satellite movies of the Moon's cool shadow sweeping across the Pacific. Visit http://spaceweather.com for full coverage.

    [Note: A fine time to be getting this one even though I couldn't see it.]


    Regards,

    Roger
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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Mar 11 15:32:49 2016
    Space Weather News for March 11, 2016
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    UNEXPECTED GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Earlier today, the outskirts of a CME previously
    expected to miss Earth instead hit. The impact sparked a G2-class geomagnetic storm and bright auroras around the Arctic Circle. At the time this alert is being written, the storm is still in progress. Visit Spaceweather.com for updates.

    AVIATION RADIATION EXPERIMENT: En route to observe the March 9th total eclipse in Indonesia, the students of Earth to Sky Calculus conducted an unusual experiment in aviation radiation. Their plane flew a great circle around the Pacific Ocean, skirting the Arctic Circle and crossing the equator in a relatively short period of time. This allowed them to take a snapshot of onboard cosmic radiation doses over a wide range of latitude. Visit Spaceweather.com for results.


    Today's space weather update is brought to you by Ronn and Marketa Murray Photography and Tours, Alaska's Northern Lights specialists.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Mar 25 15:28:15 2016
    Space Weather News for March 25, 2016
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    HOLE IN THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE: A canyon-shaped hole in the sun's atmosphere has
    opened up and it is spewing solar wind toward Earth. Estimated time of arrival:
    March 27-28. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for a springtime display of auroras. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information.
    NEW RADAR IMAGES OF EARTH-BUZZING COMET: Earlier this week, comet fragment P/2016 BA14 made an unusually-close approach to Earth. Using a radar in the Mojave Desert, NASA researchers pinged the comet as it passed by, revealing an icy nucleus that looks like a brick--or a pear--depending on your point of view. See for yourself on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com

    http://tinyurl.com/hpwtb7k

    Above: This canyon-shaped coronal hole is spewing solar wind toward Earth


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Apr 2 21:39:10 2016
    Space Weather News for April 2, 2016
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    WEEKEND GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A G1-class geomagnetic storm is underway on April 2nd as Earth enters a fast-moving stream of solar wind. The stream is filled with "negative polarity" magnetic fields. Such fields can easily link to Earth's own magnetic field, opening a crack in our planet's defenses against solar wind. This is why NOAA forecasters offer good odds of continued magnetic storming--a 60% chance on April 2nd followed by a 55% chance on April 3rd. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras this weekend. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information.

    Today's space weather update is brought to you by Dark Sky Vacation Rental, a property in northern Arizona where the "seeing" is out of this world. Telescopes included with every reservation.

    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Apr 13 07:49:49 2016
    Space Weather News for April 12, 2016
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    EARTH ENTERS SOLAR WIND STREAM: A G1-class geomagnetic storm is in progress on April 12th as Earth enters a stream of fast-moving solar wind. NOAA forecasters estimate a 70% chance of additional storming on April 13th as Earth
    moves deeper into the stream. Also, a minor CME from big sunspot AR2529 could deliver a glancing blow to Earth's magnetic field on April 13th, further boosting the odds of storminess. Visit

    http://spaceweather.com for more information.

    Above: This morning in Spain, photographer Trevor Perry woke up before daybreak
    and climbed Mojacar mountain to photograph the sunrise. "As the sun rose over the sea in a layer of dense mist, I was surprised to see giant sunspot AR2529 visible to the naked eye," he says. "I had heard that ancient astronomers saw sunspots under such conditions, but never expected to witness this myself." More sunspot photos may be found in the Spaceweather.com Photo Gallery.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu Apr 21 16:07:02 2016
    Space Weather News for April 21, 2016
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    LYRID METEORS VS. THE FULL MOON: Earth is passing through a stream of debris from Comet Thatcher, source of the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Unfortunately, the shower's peak coincides with tonight's full Moon. Will we see any Lyrids through the glare? It's possible. NASA cameras have captured a number of Lyrid
    fireballs over the USA, easy to see in bright moonlight. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information.

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    Above: A Lyrid fireball over New Mexico on April 20th. Credit: NASA/MEO

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu Apr 28 22:00:38 2016
    Space Weather News for April 28, 2016
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    "SPACE LIGHTNING" OVER TEXAS: Last night, a photographer in Texas captured a magnificent display of sprites dancing atop a powerful thunderstorm near Dallas. Sprites are an exotic form of lightning that shoot up from thunderstorms, reaching toward space. The Texas display shows that sprite season is now underway in the northern hemisphere. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and observing tips.

    [...]

    Above: Sprites over Texas on April 27, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Palivec

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue May 3 20:57:43 2016
    Space Weather News for May 3, 2016
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    METEORS FROM HALLEY'S COMET: Earth is entering a stream of debris from Halley's
    Comet, source of the annual eta Aquariid meteor shower. Although the shower does not peak until later this week, a radar in Canada is already detecting strong echoes from the debris zone. This bodes well for sky watchers who could
    see 30 or more meteors per hour in the nights ahead. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates and observing tips.

    [...]

    Above: This sky map from the Canadian Meteor Orbit Radar shows meteoroids from Halley's Comet emerging from the constellation Aquarius (ETA).

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon May 2 21:00:18 2016
    Space Weather News for May 2, 2016
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    NEGATIVE MAGNETIC FIELDS SPARK AURORAS: For the past three days Earth has been passing through a region of interplanetary space filled with negative-polarity magnetic fields. This has caused intermittent geomagnetic storms and beautiful auroras around both poles. Visit http://spaceweather.com for pictures and more information about this phenomenon.

    "SPACE LIGHTNING" SIGHTED OVER THE CARIBBEAN: Sprite season is definitely underway. Only a few days after a widespread display appeared over Texas, more sprites have popped up near Puerto Rico. This time the exotic forms of upper atmospheric electricity were sighted dancing above the sea instead of land. Learn more about land-vs-sea sprites at http://spaceweather.com.

    [...]

    Above: Sprites over the Caribbean Sea on May 1, 2016. Photo credit: Frankie Lucena of Cabo Rojo, PuertoRico

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat May 7 22:03:15 2016
    Space Weather News for May 7, 2016
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    TRANSIT OF MERCURY: On Monday morning, May 9th, Mercury will pass directly between Earth and the sun, producing a rare transit visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. Visit Spaceweather.com for observing tips and links to live webcasts.

    CHANCE OF STORMS: NOAA forecasters say there is a 65% chance of G1-class geomagnetic storms on May 9th when Earth enters a solar wind stream filled with
    negative-polarity magnetic fields. A display of high-latitude auroras is possible, especially in the southern hemisphere where visibility is improved by
    darkening autumn skies.

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    Today's space weather update is brought to you by the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, which is broadcasting the transit of Mercury live on the Internet from Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun May 8 12:46:37 2016
    Space Weather News for May 8, 2016
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    MOTHER'S DAY GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Surprise! Sunday, May 8th, began with a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm that sparked beautiful auroras around both poles. Northern Lights were spotted in at least half a dozen US states. Meanwhile, at the other end of the planet, Southern Lights lit up the skies and snowy landscape of Antarctica. Visit http://spaceweather.com for photos and more information about this event.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu May 12 22:17:56 2016
    Space Weather News for May 12, 2016
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    EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD IS CHANGING: Earth's magnetic field protects us from stormy space weather and cosmic rays. New data from Europe's SWARM spacecraft show that our planet's magnetic field is changing. For instance, in recent years magnetism over North America has weakened by 3.5%, while Asia has seen an
    increase of 2%. Other parts of the world are unsettled as well. Visit Spaceweather.com for the full story.

    NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS: Soon, the season for noctilucent clouds over the northern hemisphere will begin. A sky watcher in Scotland might have spotted the first apparition on May 10th. Electric-blue clouds are highlighted on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

    Don't forget, Spaceweather.com is now on Facebook!

    Today's space weather update is brought to you by Dark Sky Vacation Rental, a property in northern Arizona where the "seeing" is out of this world. Telescopes included with every reservation.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed May 18 23:01:42 2016
    Space Weather News for May 18, 2016
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    NASA'S GIANT SPACE BALLOON: On May 17th, NASA successfully launched a gigantic helium balloon from Wanaka, New Zealand, on a 100+ day mission to the stratosphere. The 19 million cubic foot behemoth is now floating over southern Australia, and it will soon proceed to circumnavigate the southern hemisphere.
    Sky watchers near the flight path can see the "space balloon" with the unaided eye and track it with backyard telescopes. Visit http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information about the balloon's fascinating payload.

    MINOR GEOMAGNETIC STORMS POSSIBLE THIS WEEK: NOAA forecasters estimate a 50% to
    60% chance of minor G1-class geomagnetic storms on May 19-20 when Earth enters a stream of high-speed solar wind. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras, especially in the southern hemisphere where darkening autumn skies
    favor visibility.

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    [...]

    Above: The solar wind stream expected to hit Earth on May 19-20 is flowing from
    this coronal hole. Photo credit: NASA/SDO


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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat May 21 13:11:52 2016
    Space Weather News for May 21, 2016
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    MIDNIGHT SKY SHOW: Tonight, the full Moon gets together with Mars and Saturn to
    form a bright triangle in the constellation Scorpius. The beautiful midnight encounter is visible around the world, and happens just one week before Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in more than a decade. Visit http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu May 26 19:47:46 2016
    Space Weather News for May 26, 2016
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    SPACE LIGHTNING OVER OKLAHOMA: Earlier this week, an enormous cluster of sprites (a.k.a. "space lightning") appeared over a thunderstorm in Oklahoma. The outbreak was so intense, it may have warped the ionosphere above it and sparked a rare "pop-through gigantic jet." This type of display could become more common as summer thunderstorm season unfolds across the USA. Visit http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information.

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    Above: Sprites and a "pop-through gigantic jet" over Oklahoma on May 23, 2016. Photo credit: Thomas Ashcraft.


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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri May 27 21:04:11 2016
    Space Weather News for May 27, 2016
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    NOCTILUCENT CLOUD SEASON BEGINS: On May 24th, NASA's AIM spacecraft spotted wispy electric-blue clouds floating above the Arctic Ocean. This marks the beginning of the 2016 season for noctilucent clouds. Seeded by meteoroids, icy
    noctilucent clouds form at the edge of space where they can be seen shining in the night sky. Each year, their first detection by spacecraft is usually quickly followed by ground-based sightings. Indeed, a photographer in North Wales spotted some this morning. Visit http://spaceweather.com for photos and observing tips.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Jun 3 09:00:53 2016
    NOTE: I was in bed when this happened.

    Space Weather News for June 2, 2016
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    SMALL ASTEROID EXPLODES OVER ARIZONA: During the early hours of June 2nd, a 3-meter wide asteroid struck Earth's atmosphere over Arizona. The resulting explosion shook the ground and blinded cameras with a flash of light 10x brighter than the full Moon. Meteorite hunters are now scouring the landscape north of Tucson for fragments of the space rock. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates on this developing story.

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    What do you get for the Father who has everything? Space balls! (-:
    Visit the Earth to Sky store for out-of-this-world Father's Day Gifts.


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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Jun 4 13:57:11 2016
    Space Weather News for June 4, 2016
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    WHERE DID ALL THE SUNSPOTS GO? Something interesting is happening on the sun. On Friday, June 3rd, the sunspot number dropped to 0, and the solar disk is still blank this weekend. This is a sign that the sun is slowly shifting into a
    new phase of the solar cycle. Learn more about the transformation on Spaceweather.com.

    GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH: NOAA forecasters say there is a 70% chance of polar geomagnetic storms on June 4th and 5th as Earth enters a stream of fast-moving solar wind. This is the same stream, by the way, that triggered the fabulous Mother's Day Storm last month, when auroras were photographed in the USA as far
    south as Kansas and Arkansas. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Jun 13 20:54:01 2016
    Space Weather News for June 13, 2016
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    NIGHT-SHINING CLOUDS OVER EUROPE: Observers in Europe are reporting an outburst
    of bright noctilucent (night-shining) clouds. Seeded by meteoroids, these electric-blue clouds float at the edge of space and can be seen alongside the stars after sunset. Soon, they will likely spread to North America. Visit http://spaceweather.com for pictures and observing tips.

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    Do you dream of seeing the Northern Lights? Aurora Holidays is offering a 10% discount on bookings made before June 30th. Promotion code: SPACE.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Jun 17 21:32:26 2016
    Space Weather News for June 17, 2016
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    WEIRD CLOUDS OVER ANTARCTICA: This week in Antarctica, observers have been amazed by the sudden appearance of vivid color in the darkening winter sky. It is not, however, the aurora australis. Instead, icy clouds are forming in the normally-clear stratosphere above the frozen continent, producing an intense iridescence seldom seen at lower latitudes. Visit http://spaceweather.com for pictures of this phenomenon.

    DOUBLE SPACE WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH: On June 18th, Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus will launch a pair of space weather balloons,
    simultaneously, 600 miles apart. The purpose of the experiment is to study the latitude dependence of cosmic rays penetrating Earth's atmosphere and to check models of radiation inside commercial airplanes. Launch updates will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/earthtoskycalculus

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu Jun 23 16:10:46 2016
    Space Weather News for June 23, 2016
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    SUNSPOTS VANISH ...AGAIN: For the second time this month, sunspots have faded away leaving the face of the sun completely blank. This signals an important transition in the solar cycle: Solar Minimum is coming. Visit Spaceweather.com to learn about the down-to-Earth effects of low sunspot numbers.

    SPECIAL WEBCAST: Have you ever wondered how NASA plans to fly astronauts to Mars? Find out on June 24th when the Coca-Cola Space Science Center visits Cape
    Canaveral for a live webcast about NASA's Space Launch System. The presentation will include the bone-rattling launch of a mighty Atlas V rocket. Tune in Friday between 7 am and 11 am EDT: http://www.ccssc.org/webcast.html

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    Today's space weather alert is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Space Science Center.
    Tune into their special webcast from Cape Canaveral on Friday, June 24th.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jun 29 12:01:44 2016
    Space Weather News for June 29, 2016
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    GREEN FLASH ON MARS: You've heard of green flashes above the setting sun. This week an astrophotographer in Sweden spotted a green flash on Mars. Visit Spaceweather.com for pictures and an explanation of this unusual phenomenon.

    BRIGHT AURORAS CAST SHADOWS: The sun has been completely blank for 6-going-on-7
    days. Even without sunspots, however, space weather continues. On June 28th researchers in Antarctica photographed a display of auroras so bright it cast shadows on the ground. The outburst is highlighted on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Jul 1 21:12:47 2016
    Space Weather News for July 1, 2016
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    CRAZY-BRIGHT AURORAS OVER ANTARCTICA: The sun has been without spots for more than a week, and solar activity is very low. Nevertheless, in Antarctica the auroras have been so bright they are casting shadows and turning the snow reflected-green. What's going on? Visit Spaceweather.com for pictures and an explanation.

    NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS--A SIGN OF CLIMATE CHANGE? July is often the best month for
    spotting noctilucent clouds and, indeed, July 1st began with a magnificent display over Europe. A new study by researchers working with NASA's AIM spacecraft suggest that these electric-blue clouds are a sign of climate change
    at the edge of space. Full story: http://news.spaceweather.com/climate-change-at-the-edge-of-space/

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jul 6 17:52:19 2016
    Space Weather News for July 6, 2016
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    NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS DESCEND TO MID-LATITUDES: Last night, noctilucent clouds descended to their lowest latitude of the 2016 season. Electric-blue ripples were sighted over nearly a dozen European countries as far south as 46 degrees N. These formerly-Arctic clouds are spreading as a result of climate change and may soon be spotted over the continental USA. Visit http://spaceweather.com
    for photos and observing tips.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Jul 8 16:55:48 2016
    Space Weather News for July 8, 2016
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    SUNSET SKY SHOW: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west. Jupiter and the crescent Moon are side-by-side in the sunset sky. Try to catch them before the sky fades to black. A bright conjunction framed by twilight blue is a beautiful sight! Sky maps are available at http://spaceweather.com

    SOLAR WIND SPARKS SOUTHERN LIGHTS: A high-speed stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field on July 8th. This is causing minor geomagnetic
    storms and colorful auroras in the southern hemisphere. NOAA forecasters say there is a 50% chance of additional storms today (July 8), waning to 25% tomorrow (July 9) as Earth exits the solar wind stream.

    [...]


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Jul 17 16:25:30 2016
    Space Weather News for July 17, 2016
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    BIG SUNSPOTS STARING AT EARTH: Solar activity has been low for months. That could soon change. Two big sunspots are staring directly at Earth, and one of them has an unstable magnetic field that harbors energy for M-class solar flares. Images and updates are available at http://spaceweather.com

    NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS INVADE THE USA: For the first time this summer, bright noctilucent clouds have crossed the Canadian border into the continental USA. Formed by wisps of summertime water vapor freezing around meteor smoke, the electric-blue ripples were sighted by multiple observers in Seattle and surrounding areas. Check out the video on http://spaceweather.com.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jul 20 08:04:01 2016
    Space Weather News for July 20, 2016
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Unexpectedly, a CME struck Earth's magnetic field during the
    late hours of July 19th. The impact sparked a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm that could intensify in the hours ahead as Earth passes through the CME's strongly-magnetized wake. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Jul 23 05:33:25 2016
    Space Weather News for July 23, 2016
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    SOLAR FLARES: Departing sunspot complex AR2565-AR2567 unleashed a pair of rapid-fire solar flares during the early hours of July 23rd. One of them was the strongest flare of the year so far. The explosions caused shortwave radio blackouts on the dayside of Earth and may have hurled CMEs into space. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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    An M7.6-class solar flare recorded on July 23, 2016, by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Jul 31 22:23:00 2016
    Space Weather News for July 31, 2016
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORM WARNING: NOAA forecasters estimate a 65% chance of geomagnetic storms on Aug. 2nd when a CME is expected to strike Earth's magnetic field. A solar wind stream following close on the heels of the CME could boost storm levels to G2 (moderately strong). High latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates and more information.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Aug 3 17:48:16 2016
    Space Weather News for Aug. 3, 2016
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    SUMMERTIME AURORAS: As expected, a high-speed stream of solar wind (with a CME embedded in the flow) hit Earth's magnetic field during the late hours of Aug. 2nd. The resulting G1-class geomagnetic storm sparked bright auroras across countries in Europe as well as several northern-tier US states. The show might
    not be over. NOAA forecasters estimate a 55% chance of similar storms on August
    3rd as Earth continues to feel the effects of the solar wind. Visit http://spaceweather.com for photos and more information.


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Aug 16 15:18:40 2016
    Space Weather News for Aug. 16, 2016
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    SPACE LIGHTNING OVER CHINA: While photographing the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 13th, a sky watcher in China captured rare images of a "gigantic jet" leaping out of a thundercloud. The luminous purple and red structure stretched its tentacles almost to the edge of space before vanishing in full view of dozens of onlookers. Visit http://spaceweather.com for photos and more information about this phenomenon.

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    A strange form of upward lightning appears over China on Aug. 13, 2016. Visit Spaceweather.com for the full story.


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Aug 23 21:45:45 2016
    Space Weather News for Aug. 23, 2016
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    AURORAS VS. TWILIGHT: A G1-class geomagnetic storm on Aug. 23-34 has sparked late summer auroras around the Arctic Circle, mixing twilight-blue with aurora-green. It's a palette of rare beauty, which you can only see at this time of year. Visit Spaceweather.com for photos and updates about the ongoing storm.

    A SPACE WEATHER BALLOON OVER THE ANDES: Over the past three days, SpaceWeather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus have launched multiple space weather balloons from sites spanning 3 countries, two continents, and more than 10,000 miles. It's a giant radiation experiment to measure how well Earth's atmosphere protects us from cosmic rays. A highlight so far comes from Chile, where a balloon was launched near the South Atlantic Anomaly. Radiation measurements have not yet been reduced, but photography of the space weather payload soaring more than 120,000 feet over the Andes is spectacular. Visit Spaceweather.com for pictures and more information about this experiment.

    [...]

    A space weather payload ascends over the Andes en route to measure cosmic rays in the stratosphere. Credit: Earth to Sky Calculus.


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Aug 27 15:05:10 2016
    Space Weather News for Aug. 27, 2016
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    SPECTACULAR CONJUNCTION: This weekend, Jupiter and Venus are having a spectacular conjunction in the sunset sky. Separated by only a fraction of a degree, the two brightest planets almost look like they're going to touch. This
    heavenly meeting is easy to see from the southern hemisphere, but much more challenging from the north. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and the latest images.

    Bright planets over Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 27, 2016. Photo credit: Stephen Mudge. Visit Spaceweather.com for the full story.


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Aug 31 14:40:39 2016
    Space Weather News for Aug. 31, 2016
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    SOLAR ECLIPSE IN AFRICA: On Thursday, Sept.1st, the Moon will pass in front of the sun over Africa, covering as much as 97% of the solar disk. Observers in 50
    countries will experience a partial eclipse, while others will witness an annular "ring of fire." Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and real time images as the eclipse unfolds.

    [...]
    An eclipse map created by Larry Koehn of ShadowandSubstance.com. Click on the image to view an animated map.


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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Sep 3 13:39:37 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 3, 2016
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    WEEKEND AURORAS: A stream of very fast moving (700 km/s) solar wind has surrounded Earth, sparking geomagnetic storms on Sept. 3rd. Bright auroras are being reported around the Arctic Circle, with sightings in some northern-tier US states as well. Because this solar wind stream is wide, its influence could
    continue throughout the weekend. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates and
    photos of the ongoing display.


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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Sep 5 20:30:22 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 5, 2016
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A G1-class geomagnetic storm is underway on Sept. 5th as Earth moves through a broad stream of solar wind. This is the same stream that sparked bright auroras around both poles (and some US states) over the weekend.
    Visit Spaceweather.com for photos and updates.
    EERIE SOUNDS FROM AURORAS ON JUPITER: On Aug. 27th, NASA's Juno spacecraft swooped low over the poles of Jupiter. Not only did the spacecraft snap incredible photos of the most powerful auroras in the solar system, but also it
    recorded some strange sounds. Listen to them on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

    [...]

    The Southern Lights of Jupiter, recorded on Aug. 27, 2016, by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Click here to find out what auroras on Jupiter sound like.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Sep 7 20:23:40 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 7, 2016
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    ASTEROID DOUBLE FLYBY: On Sept. 7th, a newly discovered asteroid about the size of a large grey whale flew over the south pole of Earth only 25,000 miles away. For scale, that's only a few thousand miles above the orbits of typical geosynchronous satellites. After the Earth flyby, the space rock turned and headed in the general direction of the Moon, executing a wider flyby of 179,000
    miles on Sept. 8th. Where will this asteroid go next? Visit http://spaceweather.com for answers and photos of today's encounter with Earth.

    BRIGHT AURORAS: A broad solar wind stream hit Earth on Sept. 1st, sparking a display of bright auroras around the Arctic Circle that is only now fully subsiding. Did you miss it? Browse our Aurora Photo Gallery for highlights.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Sep 14 22:38:54 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 15, 2016
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    SPOOKY ECLIPSE OF THE HARVEST MOON: According to folklore, this Friday's full Moon is the Harvest Moon. For many observers, the usual luster of the silver orb will be dimmed by a spooky shadow as the Moon experiences a "penumbral lunar eclipse." Visit http://spaceweather.com for visibility maps and a cool animation.

    EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD CAUGHT RINGING LIKE A BELL: This week a magnetic observatory in Norway recorded almost pure sinusoidal oscillations in Earth's magnetic field--a phenomenon unlike normal geomagnetic storms. The magnetic "ringing" was accompanied by equally sinusoidal electric currents flowing through the ground. The data and underlying physics are highlighted on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.


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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Sep 18 21:55:45 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 19, 2016
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    HERE COMES THE SOLAR WIND: The Arctic Circle is about to turn green. Forecasters say there is a good chance of bright auroras around the poles on Sept. 20th when a solar wind stream engulfs Earth's magnetic field. Researchers
    have long known that auroras favor equinoxes. The timing of the stream could scarcely be better as it is expected to arrive only two days before the beginning of northern autumn. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Sep 21 20:53:45 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 21, 2016
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    HOW TO SEE THE NEW CHINESE SPACE STATION: Amateur astronomers have spotted China's new Earth-orbiting space station, which was launched just last week. Although it is only a fraction of the size of the ISS, the Tiangong-2 is visible to the naked eye from dark-sky sites. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for observing tips and a video of the outpost gliding across the night sky.

    NEW! RADS ON A PLANE: Spaceweather.com is now reporting data you won't find anywhere else: Regular measurements of cosmic radiation at aviation altitudes. When you visit the home page, scroll down to the section entitled "Cosmic Rays in the Atmosphere" for the latest data at 25,000 ft and 40,000 ft.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Sep 26 21:50:10 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 26, 2016
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    BIG CORONAL HOLE TURNS TOWARD EARTH: A large coronal hole is turning toward Earth, and it is spewing a stream of high-speed solar wind. NOAA forecasters expect the stream to reach our planet on Sept. 28-29 with a 50% chance of G1-class geomagnetic storms when it arrives. Stay tuned to Spaceweather.com for
    the onset of auroras.

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    This picture of today's coronal hole comes from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Arrows indicate the flow of solar wind from the yawning magnetic chasm.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Sep 28 13:16:58 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 28, 2016
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    HIGH-SPEED SOLAR WIND ENGULFS EARTH: As predicted, a high speed solar wind stream has surrounded Earth and it is buffeting our planet's magnetic field on Sept. 28th. Bright auroras have been sighted around the Arctic Circle in response to G2-class geomagnetic storms. This is a broad stream of solar wind, and its influence could persist for 2 or 3 days. Visit Spaceweather.com for updates.

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    Auroras over Thingvellir National Park in Iceland on Sept. 27th. Photo credit:
    Katarina Srsenova.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Sep 30 16:14:34 2016
    Space Weather News for Sept. 30, 2016
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    NEW MAPS OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC ANOMALY: Scientists have long known that our planet's inner Van Allen Belt dips down toward Earth over South America, creating a zone of high radiation known as the South Atlantic Anomaly. A new study, just published in the AGU journal Space Weather Quarterly, reveals that the anomaly is moving and that it varies with seasons in a way that researchers
    don't fully understand. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for the full story.

    Credit: Schaefer, R. K. et al (2016), Observation and modeling of the South Atlantic Anomaly in low Earth orbit using photometric instrument data, Space Weather, 14, 330-342, doi:10.1002/2016SW001371.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Oct 8 09:42:16 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 7, 2016
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    INTERCONTINENTAL SWx BALLOON NETWORK: Where are cosmic rays more intense--under
    the South Atlantic Anomaly in Chile or in the air above Washington State in the
    USA? The answer might surprise you. The newly-formed Intercontinental Space Weather Balloon Network is beginning to map variations in atmospheric radiation
    around our planet, showing the uneven shielding of our planet's magnetic field against cosmic rays from space. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com to see the results from the network's inaugural flight.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Oct 12 13:24:10 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 12, 2016
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    CHANCE OF MAGNETIC STORMS: NOAA forecasters say that a minor coronal mass ejection (CME) could deliver a glancing blow to Earth's magnetic field late on Oct. 13th. Not long after, a high-speed stream of solar wind is expected to arrive. The combined effect of the CME plus the solar wind stream could spark G1-class polar geomagnetic storms on Oct. 13th and 14th. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates and more information.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Oct 15 16:31:17 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 15, 2016
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    WEEKEND AURORA WATCH: High-latitude auroras are possible this weekend as Earth enters a high-speed stream of solar wind flowing from a hole in the sun's atmosphere. This is a broad stream, and its influence could persist for 2 or 3 days. Arctic observers are favored because only in the Arctic will the intensity of the auroras likely rival that of this weekend's full Moon. Visit Spaceweather.com for updates and more information.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Oct 16 16:03:35 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 16, 2016
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORMS UNDERWAY: G1-class geomagnetic storms are underway around the Arctic Circle on Oct. 16th as Earth enters a stream of very fast moving solar wind. Veteran observers in Sweden are reporting one of the best displays
    in recent memory as "massive auroras" dance across the sky. Visit Spaceweather.com for updates about the ongoing light show.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu Oct 20 14:38:21 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 20, 2016
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    METEORS FROM HALLEY'S COMET: Earth has entered a stream of debris from Halley's
    Comet, source of the annual Orionid meteor shower. Forecasters expect the shower to peak during the night of Oct. 20-21 with as many as 10-20 meteors per
    hour. Glare from tonight's gibbous Moon will mute the display, but not completely eliminate it as NASA cameras are observing some Orionid fireballs bright enough to be seen in the moonlight. Visit Spaceweather.com for observing
    tips and more information.

    http://spaceweather.com/images2016/20oct16/skymap.png?PHPSESSID=d2r9552pscaj0 This sky map shows the location of the Orionid radiant near the shoulder of the
    constellation Orion. Unfortunately the gibbous Moon is there, too. Lunar glare
    will wipe out all but the brightest Orionids this year.


    Regards,

    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Oct 24 21:01:36 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 25, 2016
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    CHANCE OF MAGNETIC STORMS: A large coronal hole is turning toward Earth, and it
    is spewing a stream of high-speed solar wind into space. NOAA forecasters expect the stream to reach our planet on Oct. 25-26 with a 35% chance of geomagnetic storms when it arrives. Storm levels could reach category G2, which
    means the glow of auroras might be visible not only around the Arctic Circle but also in northern-tier US states such as Minnesota and Michigan. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information.

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    The dark area in this extreme UV image of the sun is a coronal hole--a region where magnetic fields have opened up and allowed solar wind to escape. Date: Oct. 24, 2016. Image credit: NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Oct 25 21:33:35 2016
    Space Weather News for Oct. 25, 2016
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    STRONG GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A strong "G3-class" geomagnetic storm is underway on Oct. 25th as Earth enters a fast-moving stream of solar wind. The arrival of the solar wind stream was predicted, but the intensity of the resulting storm is greater than forecast. Tonight, Northern Lights around the Arctic Circle should be bright, and the glow could descend to northern-tier US states as well. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information.

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    Regards,

    Roger

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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Nov 7 07:54:12 2016
    Space Weather News for Nov. 6, 2016
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    SUN HURLS PLASMA CLOUD TOWARD EARTH: Yesterday, Nov. 5th, a magnetic filament on the sun became unstable and erupted. The blast opened a fiery canyon in the sun's atmosphere and hurled a CME toward Earth. According to NOAA models, the plasma cloud could strike Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 8th, triggering G1-class geomagnetic storms and auroras around the poles. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates and more information.

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    Today's Space Weather alert is sponsored by Lappland Media, offering aurora photo courses in Abisko National Park. 100% success rate on multi-day aurora tours 4 years in a row.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Nov 9 15:22:38 2016
    Space Weather News for Nov. 9, 2016
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    TARDY CME SPARKS BRIGHT AURORAS: Arriving later than expected, a CME brushed against Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 9th, sparking a bright display of auroras seen mainly from Alaska. More auroras are in the offing as a new solar wind stream heads in our direction. Estimated time of arrival: Nov. 11-12. Visit http://spaceweather.com for pictures of the Nov. 9th auroras and updates about the approaching solar wind stream.

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    Today's Space Weather alert is sponsored by Aurora Holidays, offering aurora tours from Utsjoki, Finland, the northernmost town in the European Union.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Nov 12 18:17:52 2016
    Hello All!

    Space Weather News for Nov. 12, 2016
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    BIGGEST FULL MOON IN ALMOST 70 YEARS: The full Moon of Nov. 14th will be the biggest and brightest in nearly 70 years. Today's edition of Spaceweather.com offers observing tips and explains why not all full Moons are the same.

    ROCKET PHOTOBOMBS AURORA OUTBURST: A high-speed stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field this weekend, causing bright auroras around the Arctic Circle. While watching the light show last night in Sweden, a group
    of tourists witnessed a strange apparition caused by a passing rocket. Visit Spaceweather.com to see what happens when a rocket engine photobombs the Northern Lights.

    Today's Space Weather alert is sponsored by award-winning jewelry designer John
    Biagiotti. His Nine Planets Ring is truly out of this world, featuring a band of Gibeon Meteorite framed by 18k gold and set with 9 gemstones representing the planets of our Solar System.

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    Regards,

    Roger
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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna - (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu Nov 17 11:05:52 2016
    Space Weather News for Nov. 17, 2016
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    SUNSPOT CYCLE AT LOWEST LEVEL IN 5 YEARS: Sunspot counts have reached their lowest level in 5 years, a clear sign that Solar Minimum is approaching. Contrary to popular belief, Solar Minimum is neither dull nor uneventful. Instead, space weather changes in interesting ways. Today's edition of Spaceweather.com lists some of the changes we can expect, including one that is
    happening right now: a measurable increase in atmospheric cosmic rays. Check it
    out.

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    Today's Space Weather alert is sponsored by Lights over Lapland, offering an exclusive wilderness aurora adventure starting in Dec. 2016. Book now for a magical sleigh ride and photo tour in the heart of Abisko Sweden's remote wilderness.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Nov 21 10:28:40 2016

    Space Weather News for Nov. 21, 2016
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    RETURN OF A BIG CORONAL HOLE: At the end of October, a hole in the sun's atmosphere lashed Earth's magnetic field with solar wind, sparking moderately-strong geomagnetic storms and almost a full week of Arctic auroras.
    News flash: It's back. The same "coronal hole" is turning toward Earth again. Forecasters expect the solar wind to reach Earth during the late hours of Nov. 22nd with minor G1-class geomagnetic storms possible on Nov. 23rd. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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    Biagiotti. His Nine Planets Ring is truly out of this world, featuring a band of Gibeon Meteorite framed by 18k gold and set with 9 gemstones representing the planets of our Solar System.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Nov 30 14:29:25 2016
    Space Weather News for Nov. 30, 2016
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    WEIRD ATMOSPHERIC WAVE RIPPLES OVER CHINA: On Nov. 24th, a deep-rippling wave at the edge of space crossed the night sky above China. Eye-witnesses saw the airglow layer split in two, and at least one photographer captured beautiful images of the event. It might be a type of exotic wave called a "mesospheric bore." Visit Spaceweather.com to see the photos and learn more.

    UNEXPECTED SOLAR FLARES: Catching forecasters off guard, a new sunspot (AR2615)
    has emerged and it is crackling with M-class solar flares. Minor radio blackouts are underway on Nov. 29-30 as pulses of UV and X-radiation ionize the
    top of Earth's atmosphere. This is *not* a major space weather event, but it is a break from the sun's recent deepening quiet.

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    A pulse of extreme UV radiation from surprising sunspot AR2615, recorded on Nov. 29th by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Dec 3 13:31:16 2016
    Space Weather News for Dec. 3, 2016
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    WHAT IS THE DA VINCI GLOW? Five hundred years ago, Leonardo da Vinci proposed an outlandish theory explaining why the Moon's surface glows during the lunar night. Turns out, his idea was correct. This weekend is a great time to see the
    "Da Vinci Glow" for yourself. Observing tips and the full story of da Vinci's imaginative leap are highlighted on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

    LARGE CORONAL HOLE TURNING TOWARD EARTH: A large hole in the sun's atmosphere has formed and it is turning toward Earth. Solar wind emerging from the opening could reach Earth as early as Dec. 6-7 and influence the space environment of our planet for several days. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

    Today's Space Weather alert is sponsored by The Aurora Zone, an Arctic travel company connecting you with your perfect Northern Lights vacation.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Dec 7 17:04:51 2016
    Space Weather News for Dec. 7, 2016
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH: Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are likely for the next three to four days as Earth passes through a stream of high-speed solar wind. A type of shock wave at the leading edge of the stream called a "co-rotating interaction region" (CIR) could spark a display of bright Arctic auroras as early as Dec. 7-8. Visit Spaceweather.com for updates about the coming storms.

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    [...]

    Above: The solar wind stream is spewing from a "coronal hole" in the sun's atmosphere, shown here in an image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Coronal holes are regions where the sun's magnetic field opens up and allows solar wind to escape.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Dec 10 21:30:27 2016
    Space Weather News for Dec. 11, 2016
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    THE GEMINID METEOR SHOWER IS UNDERWAY: Earth is entering a stream of gravelly debris from "rock comet" 3200 Phaethon, source of the annual Geminid meteor shower. Although the shower's peak is not expected until Dec. 13-14, observers
    are already seeing fireballs fly out of the constellation Gemini as early-arriving meteoroids hit Earth's atmosphere traveling ~35 km/s (78,000 mph). More information and observing tips may be found on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

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    Are you looking for a great stocking stuffer? Consider this: The award-winning documentary "The Northern Lights: A Magic Experience," is now available in USB form. Everything you ever wanted to know about auroras fits into a thumb drive
    perfect for gift-giving. Check it out!

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Dec 19 07:14:13 2016
    Space Weather News for Dec. 19, 2016
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    AURORAS FOR CHRISTMAS? Earth is about to enter a solar wind stream flowing from
    a large hole in the sun's atmosphere. Polar G1-class geomagnetic storms are expected to begin on Dec. 21st with magnetic unrest continuing through Dec. 25th as Earth slowly crosses the broad stream of solar wind. Santa, be alert for Northern Lights! Updates and aurora sightings may be found on Spaceweather.com.

    STUDENT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Is there a young scientist in your life? For Christmas, give them the gift of exploration. For the holiday season only, we're reducing the cost of payload space on Earth to Sky Calculus balloons from
    $500 to only $299.95. Buy an edge of space gift certificate before Dec. 25th and you can send an experiment, photo, or keepsake item to the stratosphere, completely supported by an Earth to Sky Calculus launch and recovery team.

    [Too many 9s in that price]

    A Skype brainstorming session is included with each certificate. Dr. Tony Phillips and other members of the Earth to Sky team will chat with students to help them craft an experiment that will work in the harsh environment of the stratosphere.

    This is not only a great Christmas gift, but also a good kickstarter for science fair projects. Experiments will be flown and returned along with video footage, GPS tracking, temperature, pressure, altimetry and radiation data.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Dec 21 15:46:42 2016
    Space Weather News for Dec. 21, 2016
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    SOLSTICE GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Around the Arctic Circle, the longest night of the year has arrived with perfect timing. A high-speed stream of solar wind hit Earth's magnetic field on Dec. 21st (the northern winter solstice) filling the long hours of darkness with Northern Lights. At the time of this alert, a moderately strong G2-class geomagnetic storm is underway, and more storms are in the offing. Flowing from a huge hole in the sun's atmosphere, this solar wind stream is broad. Earth could take days to cross it. Check Spaceweather.com
    for updates.

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    [...]

    First contact with the solar wind stream produced a magnificent outburst of auroras over the countryside near Fairbanks, Alaska. Photo credit: Marketa S. Murray. [more]

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Dec 27 07:10:36 2016
    Space Weather News for Dec. 26, 2016
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    SPOTLESS SUN SPARKS PINK AURORAS: For the past three days and nights, sky watchers around the Arctic Circle have witnessed a strange display of pink and white auroras. Many veteran observers say they've never seen anything quite like it. Stranger still, the display was ignited by a completely blank sun. No
    sunspots were involved. What's going on? Pictures and an explanation are highlighted on today's edition of Spaceweather.com .

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    Bright pink auroras over the Colville River Delta in northern Alaska. "This was
    the brightest pink display I have ever seen," says photographer James Helmericks, who took the picture on Dec. 25th.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Dec 30 05:34:12 2016
    Hello All!

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    AURORA SOUNDS IN SWEDEN: The idea that auroras make noise has long been controversial. However, whole groups of listeners in northern Sweden have recently heard strange sounds during magnetic storms. On Christmas night, an aurora tour guide recorded the audio using his iPhone--and it sounds like Star Wars blaster fire. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for the full story.

    HERE COMES THE SOLAR WIND (AGAIN): 2016 might get one more blast of Arctic auroras before the year is over. Another stream of solar wind is heading for Earth, and it could arrive before New Year's Eve. Monitor the realtime aurora gallery for sightings.

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    [...]

    The incoming solar wind stream is flowing from a coronal hole (CH) in the sun's
    atmosphere, shown here in an image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

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    Regards,

    Roger
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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna - (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Dec 31 21:04:45 2016
    Space Weather News for Jan. 1, 2017
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    POLAR STRATOSPHERIC CLOUDS: Earth's stratosphere is normally free of clouds. Not this weekend, though. Observers around the Arctic Circle are reporting an outbreak of brilliantly-colored polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs). Some PSCs are associated with the destruction of ozone and can even cause regional ozone holes. The clouds observers are seeing now are so beautiful, they rival the auroras as must-see wonders of the Arctic. Learn more on today's edition of Spaceweather.com .

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    [...]

    Above: Polar stratospheric clouds over the Lofoten Islands of Norway, photographed by Eric Fokke on New Years Eve. Those colors are real! Browse the photo gallery for more sightings.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Thu Jan 12 11:04:44 2017
    Hello All!

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    SUNSPOTS VANISH: So far this year, the sun has been blank more than 90% of the time. Only one very tiny sunspot observed for a few hours on Jan. 3rd interrupted a string of spotless days from New Year's through Jan. 11th. To find a similar sequence of blank suns, we have to go back to May of 2010, almost 7 years ago. What does this mean? Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for the full story.

    SPACE WEATHER CONTINUES: No sunspots? No problem. Observers around the Arctic Circle are still observing magnificent auroras. A new apparition is possible on
    Jan. 12th or 13th when a narrow stream of solar wind is expected to brush against Earth's magnetic field. NOAA forecasters estimate a 35% chance of polar
    geomagnetic storms. Monitor the realtime aurora gallery for sightings.

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    This morning in Abisko, Sweden, an automated auroracam recorded green ribbons dancing above the moonlit snowscape. The sunspot number at the time: Zero. Credit: Lights over Lapland.


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    Regards,

    Roger
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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna - (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jan 18 08:47:21 2017
    Space Weather News for Jan. 17, 2017
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    HIGH-LATITUDE AURORA ALERT: A large crescent-shaped hole in the sun's atmosphere is facing Earth, and it is spewing a stream of high-speed solar wind. NOAA forecasters say there is a 70% chance of polar geomagnetic storms when the solar wind arrives, probably on Jan. 18th. Sky watchers around the Arctic Circle can expect bright auroras in the nights ahead. Learn more on today's edition of Spaceweather.com .

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Fri Jan 20 16:56:40 2017
    Space Weather News for Jan. 20, 2017
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    RADIATION CLOUDS AT AVIATION ALTITUDES: A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Space Weather reports the discovery of radiation "clouds"
    at aviation altitudes. When airplanes fly through these clouds, dose rates of cosmic radiation normally absorbed by air travelers can double or more. Get the full story on today's edition of Spaceweather.com .

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    [...]
    Above: This data plot shows radiation measurements made by an airplane flying over Antarctica in October 2015. A sudden spike in the dose rate signaled the airplane's passage through a "radiation cloud." Get the full story here. Credit: ARMAS

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    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Jan 25 15:39:45 2017
    Space Weather News for Jan. 25, 2017
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    SUNSPOT SURPRISE: Barely visible only 24 hours ago, a new sunspot group big enough to swallow Earth is bubbling up through the solar surface. So far the active region poses no threat for strong solar flares, but this could change if
    its rapid growth continues. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com to view a
    movie of sunspot genesis, and to learn how this development fits in with the recent "crash" of the sunspot cycle.

    HIGH-LATITUDE AURORA WATCH: A hole in the sun's atmosphere is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras when the stream arrives on Jan. 27-28. Monitor the realtime aurora gallery for sightings.

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    [...]
    Above: New sunspot AR2629 photographed on Jan. 25th by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Earth inset for scale.

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    Regards,

    Roger

    --- DB 3.99 + W10 (1607)
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Mon Jan 30 14:26:25 2017
    Hello All!

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    A BIG HOLE IN THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE: A large, canyon-shaped hole has opened in the sun's atmosphere, and it is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. Polar geomagnetic storms are likely when the fast-moving stream arrives, probably on Feb 1st. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for more information.

    SUNSET SKY SHOW: For the next two nights, watch the southwestern sky at sunset.
    Mars, Venus and the crescent Moon are converging for a beautiful gathering in the evening twilight. Visit Spaceweather.com for sky maps and photos.

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    [...]
    Above: This large "coronal hole" is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. Image credit: NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

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    Regards,

    Roger
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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna - (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Feb 8 21:39:33 2017
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    LUNAR ECLIPSE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT: The full Moon will lose some of its usual luster on Friday night as a dusky shadow creeps across the lunar disk. It's a penumbral lunar eclipse, visible from parts of every continent except Australia. The uneven dimming of the Moon will be easy to see if you know when to look. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information.

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    Above: The uneven dimming of the full Moon is evident in this photo of a penumbral lunar eclipse taken by Matt Wastell of Brisbane, Australia, in April of 2005.

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    Roger
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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna - (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Feb 28 06:38:25 2017
    Space Weather News for Feb. 27, 2017
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    SOLAR WIND, INCOMING: A canyon-shaped hole in the sun's atmosphere is spewing a
    stream of solar wind toward Earth. Polar geomagnetic storms could begin as early as Feb. 28th when the leading edge of the stream reaches our planet. NOAA
    forecasters estimate a 60% chance of G1-class storms on March 1st when Earth is
    fully enveloped by the fast-moving solar wind. More information @ Spaceweather.com

    SUNSET PLANETS: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west. The
    skinny crescent Moon is approaching Venus for a side-by-side gathering on Feb. 28th. Visit Spaceweather.com for sky maps.

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    [...]
    Did you miss Sunday's southern hemisphere solar eclipse? Browse our gallery for
    images from the eclipse zone. Photo credit: Oleg Toumilovitch of Johannesburg,
    South Africa:

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    Regards,

    Roger

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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Feb 22 22:10:16 2017
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    SOLAR WIND ADVISORY: Earth is about to enter a stream of solar wind flowing from a hole in the sun's atmosphere. NOAA forecasters estimate a 60% chance of polar geomagnetic storms on Feb. 23rd as the solar wind speed quickens to 550 km/s or more. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for auroras on Thursday and Friday nights. Updates and sightings @ Spaceweather.com

    AURORA ROCKET LAUNCH: On Feb. 22nd, researchers from Dartmouth College launched
    a rocket directly into auroras dancing above Alaska. See the launch and find out why they did it on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

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    [...]
    Above: Marketa Murray photographed the launch of the aurora rocket from the Poker Flat Research Range on Feb. 22, 2017: more.

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    Roger
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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Feb 25 17:33:16 2017
    Space Weather News for Feb 25, 2017
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    "RING OF FIRE" SOLAR ECLIPSE: Something strange is about to happen to sunbeams in the southern hemisphere. On Sunday, Feb. 26th, the Moon will pass directly in
    front of the sun, covering as much as 99% of the solar disk. This will turn the
    sun into a "ring of fire" over parts of South America and Africa. Crescent-shaped sunbeams and thin rings of light will dance across the ground of
    more than a dozen countries. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and photos.

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    [...]
    Above: Click on the image to view an animation of the annular eclipse, created by Larry Koehn of ShadowandSubstance.com

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    Roger

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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Wed Mar 1 14:59:41 2017
    Space Weather News for March 1, 2017
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    GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A G1-class polar geomagnetic storm is in progress on March 1st as Earth enters a fast-moving stream of solar wind. This is sparking bright auroras around the Arctic Circle. The solar wind is flowing from a large
    canyon-shaped hole in the sun's atmosphere and is expected to influence Earth for the next two days. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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    [...]
    Above: Ayumi Bakken photographed this outburst of auroras over Fairbanks, Alaska, on March 1, 2017. Browse the Realtime Aurora Gallery for more sightings.
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    Roger

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    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)
  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Mar 4 18:30:35 2017
    Space Weather News for March 4, 2017
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    "AURORA SPRITES" SIGHTED OVER NEW ZEALAND: For the past few days, Earth has been moving through a stream of solar wind gusting with speeds of 700+ kLast night in New Zealand, the stream produced an unusual display of "aurora sprites" above the Otago Peninsula. Visit Spaceweather.com to see the apparition and to learn what probably caused it.

    ARCTIC SPACE WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH: This coming week, Spaceweather.com will be
    flying to Sweden with a group of student researchers to launch a series of space weather balloons inside the Arctic Circle. Near-simultaneous launches in
    the USA and Chile will allow us to probe the global response of our planet to rising levels of cosmic radiation in the inner solar system. Today's edition of
    Spaceweather.com highlights the science of this mission--and whets our appetite
    for some very unusual photos of the Northern Lights.

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    Above: The space weather balloon experiment of March 9-16, 2017, will span three continents, more than 14,000 km of linear distance, and 90+ degrees of magnetic latitude.

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sat Mar 18 15:10:15 2017
    Space Weather News for March 18, 2017
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    NEUTRONS ON A PLANE: Researchers have long known that air travelers are exposed
    to cosmic rays on board commercial aircraft. Indeed, pilots are classified as "occupational radiation workers." Two days ago, Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus took a pair of bubble chambers onboard a flight from Sweden to the USA and detected a significant number of neutrons in the passenger compartment. This confirms that neutrons are an important form of
    aviation radiation. Read more about it on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

    SOLAR WIND ADVISORY: A hole has opened in the sun's atmosphere and it is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. The stream's arrival on March 23rd
    could spark the first auroras of northern spring. Monitor the realtime aurora gallery for sightings.
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    Above: In this photo, taken 35,000 feet above Greenland on March 16, 2017, each
    bubble shows where a neutron passed through the chamber and vaporized a superheated droplet.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Sun Mar 19 19:54:11 2017
    Space Weather News for March 19, 2017
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    SUNSPOT COUNTS HIT 7-YEAR LOW: The face of the sun has been blank (no sunspots)
    for 13 consecutive days. The last time this happened was in April of 2010, near
    the end of an historically deep Solar Minimum. The current stretch of blank suns heralds a new Solar Minimum expected to arrive in 2019-2020. What does this mean for space weather? Answers may be found on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

    VENUS AT INFERIOR CONJUNCTION: This week, Venus will pass almost directly between Earth and the sun--an event astronomers call "inferior solar conjunction." As it turns its night side to Earth, the planetary disk of Venus
    is transforming into an exquisitely slender crescent easily seen through small telescopes or binoculars. Visit Spaceweather.com for photos and observing tips.

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    Above: Ofer Gabzo of the Givatayim Observatory in Israel took this picture of Venus on March 19, 2017. Browse the Venus Photo Gallery for more.

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    Roger

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  • From Roger Nelson@1:3828/7 to All on Tue Mar 21 15:45:36 2017
    Hello All!

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    SOLAR WIND ARRIVES EARLY: Arriving a day earlier than expected, a stream of fast-moving solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field today. The broad stream is expected to influence our planet for the next three days with a 60% chance of polar geomagnetic storms between now and March 23rd. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for auroras in the waxing Spring twilight. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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    Above: John Chumack photographed these auroras outside Fairbanks, Alaska, on March 20, 2017; they were ignited by the leading edge of today's solar wind stream. Browse the Realtime Aurora Gallery for more sightings.

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    Roger
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