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Strong Auroras Likely All Weekend In Northern US States As Geomagnetic Storm Strikes On Equinox
forbes ^ | Mar 20, 2021,12:31pm EST

Posted on 03/20/2021 2:33:02 PM PDT by BenLurkin

Reports are coming in of strong displays of aurora borealis—the Northern Lights—as a surprisingly strong geomagnetic storm strikes Earth’s magnetic field.

“Auroras spilled across the Canadian border into northern-tier US states during an unexpectedly-strong G2-class geomagnetic storm,” said Spaceweather.com, referring to displays late on Friday, March 19 and into Saturday, March 20, 2021.

A “G2-class geomagnetic storm” is a moderate solar storm that can bring hours of bright aurora. There could be even more displays coming this Saturday night and beyond.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: aurora; firstdayofspring; geomagneticstorm; spring

1 posted on 03/20/2021 2:33:02 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

We’re all GONNA DIE!!!!!


2 posted on 03/20/2021 2:49:14 PM PDT by null and void (The media decides what news you can see and NOT SEE. But don't you dare call 'em Not-Sees)
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To: null and void

EVENTUALLY!


3 posted on 03/20/2021 2:50:04 PM PDT by patriotfury ((May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tents!) )
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To: patriotfury

I hold my personal record for most consecutive days alive.


4 posted on 03/20/2021 2:57:03 PM PDT by Dacula
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To: patriotfury
Of something!
5 posted on 03/20/2021 3:31:12 PM PDT by null and void (The media decides what news you can see and NOT SEE. But don't you dare call 'em Not-Sees)
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To: Dacula

What would be a neat trick would be if you had some breaks in that record!


6 posted on 03/20/2021 3:41:35 PM PDT by Reily
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To: BenLurkin

I’ve seen them a number of times in SW Wisconsin, and of course when I’ve been ‘Up Nort’ and in Canada, Eh.

Never fails to be awe-inspiring. :)

I’ll look North this evening - just in case I get lucky again. :)


7 posted on 03/20/2021 3:49:51 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Hope to see them someday.


8 posted on 03/20/2021 3:57:45 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: Dacula

This is something we have in common. Every day we wake up, we set a new personal best for consecutive days alive. Thank you, God, in the name of Jesus.


9 posted on 03/20/2021 4:06:38 PM PDT by Tudorfly (All things are possible within the will of God.)
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To: Tudorfly

Every day we wake up, we set a new personal best for consecutive days alive. Thank you, God, in the name of Jesus.

Amen!


10 posted on 03/20/2021 4:09:21 PM PDT by Dacula
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To: Reily

I have already checked. Several doctors and nurses have said that you get to keep your personal record as long as the coroner or someone else pronounces you dead and signs the piece of paper required by law. I have tested it a couple of times and I’ll be darned, they are correct, so far.


What would be a neat trick would be if you had some breaks in that record!


11 posted on 03/20/2021 4:13:41 PM PDT by Dacula
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To: BenLurkin

I recall a time, in the late 50s - early 60s [my aging memory denies me the exact dates, but I was old enough to drive] when the aurora borealis was visible as a green or red glow in the northern sky as far south as Four Corners, MD. It could only be seen where the northern sky was completely dark, but still, that is pretty far south.


12 posted on 03/20/2021 5:30:36 PM PDT by VietVetwcm
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To: BenLurkin

THIS is what made Joe fall!


13 posted on 03/20/2021 5:35:56 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: BenLurkin

Maybe we’ll get a pole flip?


14 posted on 03/20/2021 6:03:56 PM PDT by grumpygresh (Civil disobedience by jury nullification. )
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To: grumpygresh
Pole flip....

15 posted on 03/20/2021 7:24:15 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: Dacula

😎👍


16 posted on 03/21/2021 8:23:45 PM PDT by patriotfury ((May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tents!) )
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