Date: November 1st 2006

Space Weather News for Oct 31, 2006 http://spaceweather com

SPOOKY ASTRONOMY: Today is a date of astronomical interest: it's a cross-quarter date, midway between an equinox and a solstice There are four cross-quarter dates throughout the year, and each is a minor holiday One is Groundhog Day (Feb 2nd), another is May Day (May 1st), the third is Lammas Day (Aug 1st), and the fourth ? Happy Halloween!

SUNSPOT 921: Sunspot 921, just a speck two days ago, is ballooning into a planet-sized behemoth It is too soon to say whether this active region will pose a threat for solar flares, but it is certainly entertaining to watch it expand before our very eyes Visit http://spaceweather com for movies and updates

TRANSIT OF MERCURY: On Wednesday, Nov 8th, Mercury will cross the face of the Sun--a five-hour transit widely visible from the Americas, Hawaii and around the Pacific Rim For fun (and prizes) we're holding a Transit of Mercury Art and Photo Contest Click here for details: http://Spaceweather com/mercury/

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