[satfrat]

From Spaceweather.com:


 

GEOMAGNETIC STORM:  A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field during the early hours of March 1st.  The impact sparked a polar geomagnetic storm that was, at first, minor, but the storm has been intensifying throughout the day.  If the trend continues, high-latitude sky watchers will likely witness bright auroras after nightfall on March 1-2. Northern-tier US states such as Maine, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Washington could be favored with photographic and/or visual displays.

Just a heads up (so to speak  ) for photographers like that of VH Audio's Chris VenHaus(not his photo btw) who regularly photographs these Northern Lights in horizon shots. 
 
Cheers,
Robin

[jqp]

Any idea how far south these will be seen? I know there has been some major solar activity lately...

The southernmost recorded sightings have been Cuba, I believe - that was in the 1800s.

[satfrat]

Well according to that website, that picture was taken in Alabama. But I'm in Vermont and rarely have I seen the Northern Lights of late.    I think it's the right place at the right time phenomena. But I'm always looking and it's a late night "walking the dog" opportunity when they come around. 
 
Cheers,
Robin

[jqp]

He lives in Alabama - the picture is from Alaska. I was about to grab my camera and head outside!

"Larger" ones are caused by solar coronal mass ejections, so to come down south is has to be a massive coronal mass ejection, which do happen, just not always pointed at the earth.

[satfrat]

He lives in Alabama - the picture is from Alaska. I was about to grab my camera and head outside!

"Larger" ones are caused by solar coronal mass ejections, so to come down south is has to be a massive coronal mass ejection, which do happen, just not always pointed at the earth.

Thanks for the correction and "enlightenment".   

[SlushPuppy]

Wow, what a coincidence. One of my co-workers is leaving for Fairbanks in about 6 hours. He's going to spend a week up there watching the aurora. He's been monitoring the space weather site all week.

[charmerci]

*Sigh*

Another thing to add to my really long, I'd-really-love-to-do-but-probably-won't-get-to list!

[satfrat]

From Spaceweather:
 

AURORAS IN THE USA:  A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth's magnetic field on March 10th.  The impact set off a G1-class geomagnetic storm and sent Northern Lights rippling over the US-Canadian border into states such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Sky watchers who hadn't seen auroras in years captured beautiful photos of green and purple streamers.  This is another sign that Solar Cycle 24 is heating up.
 

Taken from Minnesota on March 10:


 
Keep looking up. Pictures anyone???
 
Cheers,
Robin

[jqp]

Here's a great video

http://vimeo.com/21294655

[satfrat]

Video of the spectacular March 2011 Aurora here.
 
Cheers,
Robin