CME IMPACT: Arriving earlier than expected, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Saturday, Oct. 24th. Polar geomagnetic storms and auroras are possible this weekend as Earth moves through the CME's magnetized wake. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates.
MORNING SKY SHOW: Set your alarm for dawn. Venus, Jupiter and Mars are gathering for a three-way close encounter in the early morning sky. Sky maps and observing tips are available on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com
The morning planet show is a worldwide event. Pictured above is the view from Yading, China (credit: Jeff Dai).