Magnetic Storm in Progress as Solar Wind Stream Hits Earth

Spaceweather.com
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:31 UTC

A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field during the early hours of March 1st, sparking a G2-class geomagnetic storm, in progress. High latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.

Michael F. Jones sends this picture from Chugach State Park near Anchorage, Alaska:

© Michael F. Jones

Photo details: Nikon D3, 800 ASA, 30s exposure

The show began around 1:00 am Alaska time," says Jones. "Then the Northern Lights really lit up the sky for about an hour."

More images from B.Art Braafhart of Salla, Finnish Lapland

© B.Art Braafhart

B.Art Braafhart, Salla, Finnish Lapland: "The first aurora dance of March was a real beautiful one. Complete with a corona and 'flocks' of green! Very seldom it lasted for such a long time; from half in the evening till early in the morning! Fujifilm Finepix S100FS, f2.8, ISO 1600, 30sec."

© B.Art Braafhart

© B.Art Braafhart

© B.Art Braafhart