Space Weather News for Oct. 2, 2002<br />http://www.spaceweather.com<br /><br />A solar wind stream buffeted Earth's magnetic field on Monday, Oct. 31st,<br />and triggered a strong geomagnetic storm. Sky watchers spotted colorful<br />auroras all the way from the Bering Sea to Arizona. The interplanetary<br />magnetic field near Earth is still pointing south, which weakens our<br />planet's magnetic defenses against solar wind gusts. As a result, more<br />auroras are possible on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd. Visit spaceweather.com for<br />updates and for pictures of the Oct. 1st Northern Lights.