GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS: As predicted, a solar wind stream engulfed Earth on Nov. 7th, but the geomagnetic storms it is producing are stronger than expected. Moderate G2-class storms are underway at the time of this alert, sparking auroras around both of our planet's poles. The gaseous stream is flowing from a wide hole in the sun's atmosphere, and Earth could be inside it for days. NOAA forecasters say there is a > 50% chance of continued storming (most likely G1-class) on Nov. 7th, 8th and 9th. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and updates.
Above: Purple auroras over Lower Barrington, Tasmania, on Nov. 7th. "Bright auroras arrived on time as predicted," reports Peter Sayers. "Our deep twilight as filled with Southern Lights." Browse the Realtime Photo Gallery for more sightings.
