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16 May, 2008.

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V=409 km/sec, Density=2.5

Auroral Storm Potential
Bt=5.8 nT, Bz=-1 nT ( South )

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Updated: 3:30 UTC 11 January (10:30 pm EDT, 11 January)

A mild enhancement of geomagnetic activity is expected during the next 72 hours due to coronal hole effects.

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Generally quiet levels of solar activity are expected through much of the next week.

	April 29, 2008 Submitted by: Jean Chiasson at 2008-05-04 23:57:01 Sun Halo at Varadero (Cuba); Pentax K10D, 1/4000 sec., F/22 at 18 mm.; iso 100 ©Jean Chiasson - jeanchiasson@videotron.ca www.pbase.com/jeanchiasson
	Ebb & Flow. Submitted by: Graham Palmer at 2008-05-04 00:08:01 The time of solar minimum is that of a star with a split personality. Magnetic sun-spots from the old, dying cycle can overlap with new cycle spots. The three groups in this image are all from old cycle number 23, and will possibly be some of the last we will see - NASA scientists predict the new cycle number 24 will begin to be felt before this year is out. Photo details: Canon 350D, ISO 400 @ prime focus through an 80mm Vixen refracting telescope, fitted with a solar filter, 1/1250th second exposure. Image copyright to Graham Palmer. For more images, visit my website: http://www.skyhigh-photography.com
	CaK Sun with airliner transit Submitted by: Mario Weigand at 2008-05-01 09:56:01 Higher resolution: http://www.SkyTrip.de/kline33b.htm Optic: Orion 80/600 ED with modified CaK-PST-Etalon Camera: SBIG STL-11000M Location: Germany / Offenbach am Main http://www.SkyTrip.de
	Early Comes the Day Submitted by: Dennis Anderson at 2008-04-25 20:03:01 The early light of a new dawn grows stronger while the aurora fades into memory as seen from our Twelve-Mile Summit camp March 29, 2008 about 80 miles northeast of Fairbanks. I retired to my sleeping bag for a few short hours and woke to a blazing sun. Our little windbreak had turned into a great reflector and over our morning coffee we soon realized that we would surely fry in the intensified sunlight if we stayed too long. It was time to go so after packing our strung-out gear we started our three-day journey back to Homer. Copyright (c) Dennis C. Anderson Night Trax Photography Contact at: auroradude@acsalaska.net or visit: www.auroradude.com
	Short Break Submitted by: Dennis Anderson at 2008-04-25 19:41:01 Since I was up all night and mostly on my feet, I decided to take a short break and if you look closely, you will see my ghosted image sitting on the cooler at right for part of this exposure. At first, I thought it was the aurora gathering for another wave of activity but soon enough I realized it was the light of the dawn approaching at our camp on Twelve-Mile Summit. Copyright (c) Dennis C. Anderson Night Trax Photography Contact at: auroradude@acsalaska.net or visit: www.auroradude.com
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2008-04-23 07:46:00 UTC: N59.75 W151.75 - Homer, Alaska

Diffuse greenish glow and arc from 15 to about 35 degrees elevation NW to E. Some faint rays visible.

2008-04-12 08:01:00 UTC: N41.1424 W77.4435 - Lock Haven, PA

There used to be a regular discussion forum for subjects of this nature, but I cannot find it. So, I'm sorry to put this here, but I just had to make this announcement... AURORA SIGHTING! IT'S A GIRL! Carsyn Aurora Sobiech April 12th, 2008 - 8:01am 7lbs, 11oz 19.5in Yes, she is named after the Aurora Borealis, the most beautiful thing I have ever seen besides my new daughter!

2008-04-11 13:17:00 UTC: N62.3929 E159.319 - Shageluk, Alaska, USA

Strong arc, thick band.

2008-04-01 05:00:00 UTC: N53.18 W113.49 - Leduc,Alberta,Canada

Arc from N to E . Glows to past the Zenith ; no colour seen

2008-03-28 03:11:00 UTC: N45 W91.5 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

9:30 cst March 27th Auroras are out. Let your eyes adjust and you'll see the beams. I'm in West Central Wisconsin and plan on going out again. For those of you further north, I'm sure there will be no need to let your eyes adjust. I'm sure the'll be in your face:) Have fun and feel free to share images. You can reach me at twspidey@aol.com. GL

2008-03-28 02:45:00 UTC: N46.5 W90.75 - Lutsen, MN

10 miles NE of Lutsen, MN. Limiting mag 6.8. Discrete arc just above the horizon a bit more than a diffuse glow but, mostly static unmoving yet bright under dark sky's. Also, some vertical thin long curtains moving across the sky E to W 45degrees above horizon, a few faint green patches. At times some red's, and purples just above arc on the horizon. photos @ http://www.thesuckzone.com/

2008-03-27 20:00:00 UTC: N47.75 W90.34 - Grand Marais, Minnesota

I was able to capture a few images of last nights Aurora near Grand Marais, Minnesota along Hwy 61 and up on the Gunflint Trail. To see some of my images visit www.lucaspaynephotography.com. Click on my "New Photos" gallery.

2008-03-27 05:30:00 UTC: N53.18 W113.49 - Leduc,Alberta,Canada

Arc from N to E . No colour visible.

2008-03-23 10:09:00 UTC: N69 W154.5 - Kuparuk, Alaska

From 12:30 am to 01:30 am there were som e pretty good shows. From horizon to horizon. Very light in color. Got really intense for about 30 minutes and moving pretty fast. The bonus was a green meteor with a well lit vapor trail. I was taking ictures which was kind of hard to do once the moon came up. For the most part they were directly in line with the moon.

2008-03-20 23:22:00 UTC: N41.25 W79.5 - Lancaster

It was a very shiny aircraft.