[MIham] Fw: Auroras Invade the USA

[Frank]

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Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:30 AM
Subject: Auroras Invade the USA


Space Weather News for March 11, 2011
http://spaceweather.com

AURORAS IN THE USA:  A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth's magnetic 
field on March 10th.  The impact set off a G1-class geomagnetic storm and 
sent Northern Lights rippling over the US-Canadian border into states such 
as Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Sky watchers who hadn't seen auroras 
in years captured beautiful photos of green and purple streamers.  This is 
another sign that Solar Cycle 24 is heating up.  Check 
http://spaceweather.com for photos and updates.