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Author: Sandra Brantingham

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 – Aurora Alert

Sandra Brantingham Aurora news 19th February 201228th November 2017

A coronal hole strike occurred yesterday(18 feb) at 1500. The aurora reached its peak at 0300 this morning.

The wind strength is still high, but field is now neutral, so it will not be visible in the uk uless the field changes.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 – Aurora Alert

Sandra Brantingham Aurora news 7th February 201228th November 2017

A coronal hole strike commenced this morning and wind speed s are up to 550 kps, combined with a strong neg field. Unfortunately, it is also the night of the full snow moon, so seeing conditions will be difficult.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 – Aurora Alert

Sandra Brantingham Aurora news 30th January 201228th November 2017

A coronal hole strike occurred at 1600 this afternoon(30 Jan).

Levels are hiting up to 10 which means it could be visible from southern England

 

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