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Old August 25th 03, 10:01 AM
Igor Gros
 
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Default AURORA SEASON

Nice movie.
But how could ISS be recorded
on the very bright and shiny
surface of the sun ?

helmsman wrote:

Space Weather News for August 24, 2003
http://spaceweather.com

AURORA SEASON: In less than one month Northern autumn will begin--and
that
means aurora season is beginning, too. Geomagnetic storms tend to be
most
intense during the weeks around the September equinox because the
interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) near Earth tips farther south than
usual at that time of year. South-pointing IMFs encourage auroras.
September and October are usually best, but already in August sky
watchers
from Canada to Arizona have been enjoying colorful Northern Lights.
Visit
Spaceweather.com for more information and pictures.

SPACE STATION BONUS: A Swiss astronomer has recorded a remarkable
movie of
the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the face of the sun.
See it
on Spaceweather.com.