Gregory's Server"G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storming Observed" alert from #NOAA. #Aurora/#AuroraBorealis/#AuroraAustralis at Kp=8 expected farther from the poles than usual. https://www.spaceweather.gov/news/g4-severe-geomagnetic-storming-observed-0 #SpaceWeather
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"Solar Protons" by @XKCD comic - All the lights we see in the sky from #aurora are particles from solar wind impacting molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere, a visible show of how Earth protects its life. https://xkcd.com/2997/ #astronomy |
I tried to get aurora pics last night in southwestern Washington state but got clouded out. This pic may have had some aurora glow on the clouds since the 40% moon was setting. Oh well, I tried. #Aurora hunting depends on #weather. #astronomy #PNW #ORwx #WAwx