Space Weather News for August 2, 2002<br />http://www.spaceweather.com<br /><br />An unexpected geomagnetic storm began on Thursday, August 1st, as night<br />fell across North America. Sky watchers who happened to be outdoors<br />spotted vivid auroras over both the United States and Canada. Some of<br />their photos are lovely--you can see them at Spaceweather.com. Earth's<br />magnetic field is quieting now, although high-latitude activity remains<br />possible on Friday night, August 2nd.