[Astronews] Fwd: North American Skies Email Alert: Possible Auroras Tonight

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> From: "starman at usa.net" <starman at usa.net>
> Date: September 11, 2014 at 9:55:05 AM MDT
> To: ki0ar at yahoo.com
> Subject: North American Skies Email Alert: Possible Auroras Tonight
> 
> North American Skies Email Alert: Possible Auroras Tonight
> Thursday, September 11 2014
> Siginficant Auroras Predicted for Tonight
> 
> Due to two recent events on the Sun, reports from NOAA and elsewhere predict good chances for significant auroral displays, possibly observable as far South as the mid-US states, especially tonight into Friday morning, and again Friday night into Saturday morning. Although the specifics can't be known exactly, chances are generally better between midnight and dawn, even with a bright Moon.
> 
> Image by FairbanksMike (Aurora Watching 03/16/2013) [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
> 
> Chances of observing the aurora vary greatly depending on location, weather conditions and timing, but how to observe is simple, similar to that of observing meteor showers. In this case, find a very dark location with a good view to the North. Take reasonable precausions for personal safety and comfort... and be patient. (A chaise longue, warm clothes and bug spray may be worthwhile.)  Although the best times cannot be predicted with great accuracy very far in advance, monitor these pages for the best and latest data:
> 
> http://goo.gl/alKe
> http://is.gd/7yVWoP
> http://goo.gl/aMdmgm
> 
> In addition,
> https://twitter.com/NASkies
> http://www.earthsky.org/
> 
> And as a bit of advance warning, there are several events in the coming weeks you should know about:
> 
> September Equinox, Sept 22, 10:29 pm EDT (8:29 pm MDT)
> Fall begins astronomically in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring in the Southern Hemisphere
> 
> Total Lunar Eclipse, October 8
> There is a total lunar eclipse before dawn on October 8, visible in part or whole throughout the US & Canada, with eastern locations seeing a partial eclipse and the western quarter treated to the entire event, start to finish. The middle of the eclipse is at 6:56 am EDT (4:56 am MDT)
> 
> Partial Solar Eclips, October 23
> Two weeks later on October 23, there is a partial solar eclipse, observable to varying extents throughout the US and Canada during the day. Mid eclipse is at 5:46 pm EDT (3:46 pm MDT). This is only a partial eclipse, meaning that the Sun will not be totally covered at any time, and all necessary precautions should be taken before any attempt at observation.
> 
> You can find additional specifics for the two eclipses on this page: http://goo.gl/Z8r99O, and additional details will be posted on EarthSky.org as the dates for the two events approach.
> 
> As always, don't hesitate to email me if you have a question.
> 
> Wishing you clear skies and warm breezes,
> 
> Larry Sessions
> Denver
> 
> starman "@" usa.net
> 
> 
> For day-to-day listings, please check out the North American Skies Twitter feed: NASkies You do not have to have a Twitter account, nor do you have to "follow" the account to view it.
> 
> Want more?
> 
> Here are some links for you. 
> EarthSky.com
> http://www.earthsky.org
> Spaceweather.com
> http://www.spaceweather.com/
> North American Skies Twitter page:
> http://twitter.com/NASkies
> North American Skies Skywatcher
> http://home.comcast.net/~sternmann/index.htm
> Satellites, ISS passage predictions and more
> ISS & SATELLITE PASSAGES
> 
> And on Facebook, Northern Skies:
> http://goo.gl/qhGYTi
> and EarthSky:
> http://www.facebook.com/EarthSky
> Good luck and clear skies
> 
> Remember, "It's all over your head!"
> Larry Sessions, Denver
> Feel free to email your questions.
> 
> If you are not already a member of this North American Skies email alert list, you can sign up here:
> 
> and you should consider joining Jeff Bennett's email list:
> Jeff Bennett's News Articles and Newsletters
> (Jeff is an author and PhD astronomer in Boulder, Colorado)
> In the Southern Hemisphere? check out Ian Maclean's
> Night Sky Secrets page
> For a daily fix of science news and views, visit:
> EarthSky.org
> And for great music to observe or work by, try King FM (Seattle), KDFC (San Francisco) or KVOD (Denver):
> King FM
> KDFC
> KVOD
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