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From: SpaceWeather.com <swlist@spaceweather.com> Date: September 9, 2011 12:35:25 MDT To: SpaceWeather.com <swlist@spaceweather.com> Subject: Geomagnetic storm in progress on Sept. 9th
Space Weather News for Sept. 9. 2011 http://spaceweather.com
GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A strong geomagnetic storm (Kp=7) is in progress following the impact of a CME during the middle hours of the day on Sept. 9th. This could be the first of several hits from a series of CMEs expected to reach Earth during the weekend. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras after nightfall. (Observing tip: The hours around midnight are often best for aurora sightings.) Check http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates.
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