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March 17, 2015 – Magnetic Storm, Fireball, Tuesday’s Top Headlines

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 11:15
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St. Patrick’s Day Storm / Solar Update
March 17th, 2015 is turning out to be a very lucky day for sky watchers. A Severe G4 Level (KP=8) Geomagnetic Storm was observed following the passage of a coronal mass ejection (CME). Solar wind speeds increased to near 700 km/s and the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) pointed sharply south (-20 to -25nT) for long durations, thus helping to intensify storm conditions. Sky watchers at middle to high latitudes should be alert for additional aurora displays during the next 24 hours once it is dark outside. Additional sub-storming will be possible should solar wind conditions cooperate. See the update below for fantastic aurora imagery. On the sun, region 2297 continues to decay as it approaches the west limb. Solar activity declined to much lower levels. The chances for a strong solar flares are on the decline. A few other sunspots are now present and should be numbered 2302 and 2303 later today.



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