X-class solar flare blasts in our direction

[Doum]

Might be interesting to watch if you aint afraid of cold.

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/sunspot- ... 2D11875714

Here is the space weather forecast. Thursday seem the best time.

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/forecast.html

Although space storms can be damaging, they can be beautiful as well: Be on the watch for enhanced northern lights over the next couple of nights.

[rstevenson]

You can get a plot of current aurora activity here.

Rob