Geomagnetic Storms Underway (G2-class)

Space Weather News for March 27, 2017 http://spaceweather.com https://www.facebook.com/spaceweatherdotcom GEOMAGNETIC STORM: As predicted, a stream of solar wind enveloped Earth's magnetic field on March 27th. First contact produced a moderately-strong G2-class geomagnetic storm, with bright auroras around both poles and electrical ground currents detected in the Arctic. More storming is likely during the next 48 hours as Earth moves deeper into the stream and the solar wind pressure intensifies. Visit Spaceweather.com for current conditions and updates. Remember, SpaceWeather.com is on Facebook! Above: First contact with the solar wind stream produced this outburst of auroras over Fairbanks, Alaska. "The sky was incredible!" says photographer Ayumi Bakken. More photos may be found in the Realtime Aurora Gallery. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 Spaceweather.com, All rights reserved.