posted October 04, 2006 12:28 AM              

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"Space Weather News for Oct. 1, 2006 http://spaceweather.com

COMET SWAN: There's a new comet in the night sky, Comet Swan. It's a trifle too dim for naked-eye viewing, but it is an easy target for binoculars and small telescopes. Observers report a "spectacular" emerald-colored head and a long sinuous tail. Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps and more information.

AURORA WATCH: A solar wind stream hit Earth this weekend. The resulting geomagnetic storm was not very strong; nevertheless, auroras were photographed as far south as Wisconsin and Michigan in the United States. Meanwhile, another solar wind stream is coming and may spark a similar display on Oct. 3rd or 4th. Stay tuned to http://spaceweather.com for photos and forecasts."

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