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Geomagnetic Storm Alert
Geomagnetic Storm Alert
17 Aug 2001
(Source: Spaceweather.com)

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An interplanetary shock wave hit Earth's magnetosphere on August 17 at approximately 10:30 UT (3:30 a.m. PDT) and triggered an ongoing geomagnetic storm. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras Friday night and Saturday morning. Visit SpaceWeather.com for details.
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Last Updated: 23 Aug 2001