Subj :  Weather
To   : All
From : Roger Nelson
Date : Thu May 12 2016 22:17:56

Space Weather News for May 12, 2016
http://spaceweather.com
 
EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD IS CHANGING: Earth's magnetic field protects us from 
stormy space weather and cosmic rays. New data from Europe's SWARM spacecraft 
show that our planet's magnetic field is changing.  For instance, in recent 
years magnetism over North America has weakened by 3.5%, while Asia has seen an 
increase of 2%. Other parts of the world are unsettled as well. Visit 
Spaceweather.com for the full story.
 
NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS: Soon, the season for noctilucent clouds over the northern 
hemisphere will begin.  A sky watcher in Scotland might have spotted the first 
apparition on May 10th.   Electric-blue clouds are highlighted on today's 
edition of Spaceweather.com.
 
Don't forget, Spaceweather.com is now on Facebook!
 
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Regards,
 
Roger

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