Geomagnetic Storm Likely This Week

Space Weather News for Feb. 27, 2017 http://spaceweather.com https://www.facebook.com/spaceweatherdotcom SOLAR WIND, INCOMING: A canyon-shaped hole in the sun's atmosphere is spewing a stream of solar wind toward Earth. Polar geomagnetic storms could begin as early as Feb. 28th when the leading edge of the stream reaches our planet. NOAA forecasters estimate a 60% chance of G1-class storms on March 1st when Earth is fully enveloped by the fast-moving solar wind. More information @ Spaceweather.com SUNSET PLANETS: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west.  The skinny crescent Moon is approaching Venus for a side-by-side gathering on Feb. 28th.  Visit Spaceweather.com for sky maps. Remember, SpaceWeather.com is on Facebook! Did you miss Sunday's southern hemisphere solar eclipse? Browse our gallery for images from the eclipse zone.  Photo credit: Oleg Toumilovitch of Johannesburg, South Africa: Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 Spaceweather.com, All rights reserved.