[Scan-DC] Sunspot Activity

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All,

Got this from another list:



Space Weather News for May 23, 2002
http://www.spaceweather.com

A geomagnetic storm is underway on Thursday, May 23rd, after a coronal
mass ejection struck Earth's magnetic field earlier and with greater
energy than anticipated.  Sky watchers, especially those at high
latitudes, should be alert for auroras after local nightfall on Thursday.
Observers in, e.g., northern Europe, Canada and across the northern tier
of US states are favored, but mid-latitude observers might spot something,
too, if the storm continues and intensifies.  Visit spaceweather.com for
updates.

VHF folks might be able to rejoice but the HF crowd will have frowns unless
you enjoy watching aurora conditions. Folks in the UK and some lower
latitudes might have a great show this evening depending on if the cannibal
CME event continues to strengthen. Dombaas, Norway K-Index just pegged at
K-9 within the last 15 minutes.




RON
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD (NEAR BWI)