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    Exclamation Aurora Alert



    For the past couple of days, the Kp index has been between 4 and 6, which indicates good auroral activity in the areas indicated on the continuously updated map site at the below link:

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    Default Re: Aurora Alert

    The very south of New Zealand had a wonderful display last night Aurora Australis | Spectacular Images Captured In... | Stuff.co.nz

    Unfortunately I am too fat North to see this. One day though... it's on the bucket list, right after get a bucket
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    Thanks Mr Q.

    Looks like we're in for a good show here, if it EVER clears up.
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