Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Increased solar activity; Possible increase in the Northern Lights

Tuesday evening the sun ejected a significant solar flare and it was one of the largest solar flares of the current solar cycle.  Solar radiation and geomagnetic storms are currently taking place and have reached strong levels this morning.  This may lead to an increased chance of viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) the next couple of days.

Cloudy skies will be with us tonight but high pressure will move in Thursday night and Friday night allowing skies to clear.
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  1. M.W.March 9, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    We had clearing skies last night in Indiana, so I tried to look for Northern Lights. The full moon, however, was just too bright! :(

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