Just wanted to share an experience with a group of people who, I know, will appreciate it. And apologies for cheesing off anyone who missed it. Last night was my first Aurora experience! It was a seriously emotional occasion, and I was surprised to find myself close to tears. I didn't expect to see them this far south (51.892N -2.080W), and I missed the previous major event in the UK (1992/3?) as I was in bed! I took a chance look outside at around 11.30 last night and I saw the lights just starting to appear. The sky looked a little weird, and as I had received a message from NASA's Space Science News (see below), I knew what was happening. All that skyward gazing has really paid off. I find most people are a little baffled about the sky in general (day or night), and probably missed out. As I said, just wanted to share it. Charlie. Message from Space Science News: An interplanetary shock front passed NASA's ACE spacecraft around 1630 UT on April 6, 2000, abruptly raising the solar wind velocity from 375 to nearly 600 km/s. Usually such disturbances arrive at Earth about one hour after they pass ACE. Aurorae at middle latitudes could be in the offing tonight. Follow this developing story at http://www.spaceweather.com. For anyone not familiar with NASA's excellent Space Science News, go here: Home page: http://science.nasa.gov/ -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Charlie Eltham 9 Princes Road Tivoli Cheltenham England GL50 2TX 51.892N -2.080W ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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