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

[rwc at ips.gov.au]

SUBJ: IPS AURORA WATCH
ISSUED AT 2324 UT ON 01 Apr 2016 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

A minor geomagnetic storm (G1) is likely during 2-3 April. Conditions
may briefly reach the G2 level. Auroras may become visible low on the
southern horizon from Tasmania tonight, 2 Apr. The moon is a waning
crescent and should not interfere with observations until the early
morning hours. Aurora alerts will follow should favourable space
weather activity eventuate.

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

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