From rwc at ips.gov.au Tue Jul 24 16:46:04 2018 From: rwc at ips.gov.au (rwc at ips.gov.au) Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:46:04 +1000 (AEST) Subject: [Ips-aurora-alert] Aurora Watch [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <1147444064.0.1532414764405.JavaMail.rwc@ips.gov.au> SUBJ: SWS AURORA WATCH ISSUED AT 0646 UT ON 24 Jul 2018 by Space Weather Services FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE Effects of a coronal hole are currently impacting Earth, which has caused Active levels of geomagnetic activity. There is a slight chance this may increase to Minor Storm levels. If this geomagnetic activity continues during local nighttime hours, auroras may be visible at high latitudes, such as Southern Tasmania. Aurora alerts will follow if significant geomagnetic activity actually occurs. Visit the SWS Aurora webpage http://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Aurora to see current viewing conditions, including cloud cover and moon phase. Australian Space Forecast Centre Space Weather Services Bureau of Meteorology P: +61 2 9213 8010 E: asfc at bom.gov.au