[MIham] Fall Begins with a Bright Light in the Sky

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Space Weather News for Sept. 22, 2007
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MAXIMUM VENUS: In a celestial coincidence of eye-catching proportions, Venus
(the "morning star") reaches maximum brightness on Sept. 23rd, the autumnal
equinox. In short, northern fall is beginning with a bright light in the
dawn sky. Venus is actually bright enough to see in broad daylight, but
easier to find just before sunrise.  Wake up early any morning in the week
ahead and look east for the brilliant light of Venus.

Bonus:  Like the Moon, Venus has phases, and at the moment the planet has
assumed the form of a slender crescent. If you have a backyard telescope,
take a look!

AURORA SEASON BEGINS:  For reasons not fully understood, the weeks around
the autumnal equinox produce, on average, more geomagnetic storms than any
other time of year. Even the mildest solar wind stream brushing against
Earth can ignite auroras.  Earth is inside a high-speed solar wind stream
this weekend and another is due on Sept. 27th or 28th.  High latitude sky
watchers should be alert for Northern Lights.  (Tip: Local midnight is often
the best time to watch.)

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