Solar Storm during Lyrids Meteor Shower 21/22 Apr

www.spaceweather.com...

Hey guys. This is just a heads up. Ya'll keep an eye on the sky this weekend. The solar system is going to put on a great show for us.

First - it's the Lyrids Meteor Shower. Earth is moving through the debris field of Comet Thatcher.

Second - a solar wind stream is headed for us. A geomagnetic storm. That means .... NORTHERN LIGHTS.

Anyways, I thought you all might like to keep an eye out. Our weather here in the mid-atlantic is supposed to be clear and warm ... perfect viewing weather. (except for the light pollution from Philadelphia)



[edit on 4/20/2007 by FlyersFan]

Nice... I wonder if we can see it here in Denmark, it does say Scandinavia in that link

Guess I'll pulling out the warm sweather again and # out for a while. Thx for the heads up ^^

FF,

Can we die from this?



I mean, is it over as in doomsday again?

[edit on 20-4-2007 by dgtempe]

Originally posted by dgtempe
FF,

Can we die from this?

I mean, is it over as in doomsday again?

[edit on 20-4-2007 by dgtempe]

Nah... But I bet it looks pretty. My mother lives in Norway and has "bragged" about this a couple of times... so I'm crossing my fingers for something purdy downhere too ;P

Originally posted by dgtempe
Can we die from this?

I can almost assure you that you will not.

Originally posted by flice
I wonder if we can see it here in Denmark,

you've got a GREAT shot at seeing the northern lights.

The rest of us have a good chance to see them AND to see the meteor shower as well.

Lunar Impacts

From the OP link;

There's going to be a meteor shower on the Moon, too, but unlike Earth the Moon has no atmosphere to intercept Lyrids. Instead, meteoroids will hit the lunar surface and explode.

related
www.nasa.gov...




[edit on 22/4/07 by masqua]

What a suprise, the two days its happening and its overcast...yet it has been clear skies and sun all week.. just random British weather, or is there something suspect here

Tonight all should see it in the UK,
There saying look east for the best look, Will happen once darkeness falls,
Though they say that if you stay up past midnight it will be better,

Its overcast here in Leeds, but im hoping for the best! Whats the weather like in London (my home) anyone?

Weather here in london is clear.
will it be slow? how long will it be there for. Anyone know?

[edit on 22-4-2007 by _Phoenix_]

Heard it on for 11 hours

I just want to add something here.
If, you want it to rain (and snow a little too) in my hometown.
Just post an interesting astronomical event.
something cool, and unusual. Something I would love to see for myself.
Just post it here, and it will rain, in my hometown.
Needless to say, I saw nothing past our lower atmosphere.
The part that rains. LOL


Kind of a rant..but jeez already.