Sunday, March 11, 2012

Geomagnetic Storms Possible on March 11-12



Joseph McDonald



  I stayed up late last night and saw nothing and today I wished I didn't. Randy


Space Weather News for March 11, 2012
http://spaceweather.com

INCOMING CMEs: One and perhaps two CMEs are expected to hit Earth's magnetic field today. Of particular interest is a CME launched toward Earth by a powerful M8-class eruption on March 10. Forecasters say the cloud could spark minor to severe geomagnetic storms when it arrives on March 11-12. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras tonight.  Check http://spaceweather.com for updates.

WHAT DOES A SOLAR FLARE SOUND LIKE?  Saturday's M8-class flare hit Earth with a burst of strong shortwave radio emissions.  Today's edition of Spaceweather.com features an audio recording of the blast captured by an amateur astronomer in New Mexico.


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