[Ips-aurora-alert] Aurora Watch [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[rwc at ips.gov.au]

SUBJ: IPS AURORA WATCH
ISSUED AT 2339 UT ON 14 Feb 2016 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

The CME associated with C8.9 flare that occurred on 21:03 UT on
February 11 near the solar centre between Regions 2496 and 2497 will
most probably arrive at Earth in next 24 hours. A minor to moderate
geomagnetic storm may be expected. Auroral sight could be possible on
the local night of 15 Feb from southern regions of Australia,
including Tasmania and maybe Victoria.

Australian Space Forecast Centre
IPS Radio and Space Services
Bureau of Meteorology

P: +61 2 9213 8010
E: asfc at ips.gov.au