[amsat-bb] Fw: Strong Geomagnetic Storm on Sept. 26

[George and Cheryl Abbott]

FYI George,W1GMA- 73's

-----Original Message----- 
From: SpaceWeather.com
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 4:02 PM
To: SpaceWeather.com
Subject: Strong Geomagnetic Storm on Sept. 26

Space Weather News for Sept. 26, 2011
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GEOMAGNETIC STORM:  A strong geomagnetic storm is in progress following the 
impact of a coronal mass ejection (CME) today, Sept. 26th, at approximately 
12:15 UT.  Analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab report a "strong 
compression of Earth's magnetosphere" and the possibility that satellites in 
geosynchronous orbit have been exposed to solar wind plasma and magnetic 
fields. Mid- to high-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras after 
nightfall. Observing tip: The hours around local midnight are usually best 
for spotting Northern and Southern Lights. Check http://spaceweather.com for 
images and updates.

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