Space Weather News for April 20, 2015
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High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras this week when a solar
wind stream and a faint CME are expected to hit Earth's magnetic field in
quick succession.  NOAA forecasters estimate a 45% to 65% chance of polar
geomagnetic storms on April 21-22.
 
At the same time, Earth will be passing through a stream of debris from Comet
Thatcher, source of the annual Lyrid meteor shower.  Sky watchers are already
seeing a smattering of late-night fireballs as Earth approaches the diffuse
core of the debris stream.  Meteor rates are expected to crest on April 22-23
with as many as 20 Lyrids per hour.
 
Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates and observing tips.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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 * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)