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

[rwc at ips.gov.au]

SUBJ: SWS AURORA WATCH
ISSUED AT 0214 UT ON 17 Mar 2019 by Space Weather Services
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

Effects of a coronal hole are currently in progress resulting in
increased geomagnetic activity over the next 24 hours. Chance of
visible auroras during local nighttime hours (should favourable
viewing conditions exist) for southernmost locations (Tasmania,
Southern VIC). Aurora alerts will follow should elevated solar wind
parameters (increased speed and
sustained southward Bz) eventuate.


Australian Space Forecast Centre
Space Weather Services
Bureau of Meteorology

P: +61 2 9213 8010
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