The attached was received from NASA this morning, the sun has become very
active suddenly within the last few days, so expect a prolonged period of
disturbed conditions.
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SOLAR ACTIVITY: In recent days the Boulder sunspot number has rocketed to
339, its highest level since July 2000. At least one large sunspot group
has a complex magnetic field that could harbor energy for powerful solar
flares. Forecasters estimate a 20% chance of an X-class eruption during
the next 24 hours.
AURORA WATCH: An interplanetary shock wave buffeted Earth's magnetosphere
Tuesday morning and another may be following close behind. A coronal mass
ejection that left the Sun on March 25th will arrive late Tuesday or
Wednesday and possibly trigger additional geomagnetic disturbances. In
recent days Alaskan sky watchers have enjoyed some of the best auroras of
the current solar cycle. Check out our gallery of aurora photos for the
latest images.
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Cheers de Alan G3NYK
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