[MIham] Aurora Surprise

[Frank]

Space Weather News for July 22, 2009
http://spaceweather.com

AURORA SURPRISE: Last night, July 21st and 22nd, a solar wind stream hit 
Earth's magnetic field and surprised observers with an unexpected display of 
auroras.  Northern Lights swept across parts of Canada and descended as far 
south as the Dakotas, Montana, Iowa and Wisconsin in the United States. 
Photos of the display are featured on today's edition of 
http://spaceweather.com .

AURORA ALERTS:  Did you sleep through the show?  Next time get a wake up 
call from Space Weather PHONE:  http://spaceweatherphone.com.

JULY 22nd SOLAR ECLIPSE GALLERY:  The longest solar eclipse of the 21st 
century is over and, despite a disappointing rainstorm over Shanghai, 
millions of people witnessed the event.  Highlights may be found in our 
eclipse gallery. Start browsing here: 
http://spaceweather.com/eclipses/gallery_22jul09_page3.htm


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