Space Weather News for June 4, 2011   
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   ELECTRIC-BLUE CLOUDS: The 2011 noctilucent cloud (NLC) season has begun. For   
   the past few nights, observers in northern parts of Europe have spotted   
   velvety, electric-blue tendrils rippling across the sunset sky. NLCs are a   
   summertime phenomenon first reported by polar observers in the 19th century.   
   In recent decades, for reasons no one fully understands, the clouds have   
   intensified and spread  as far south as Utah and Colorado.  Visit today's   
   edition of http://spaceweather.com for photos and observing tips.   
       
   CHANCE OF MAGNETIC ACTIVITY:  NOAA forecasters estimate a 45% chance of   
   geomagnetic activity on June 4th when an incoming solar wind stream and a CME   
   might deliver a double blow to Earth's magnetic field. High-latitude sky   
   watchers in both hemispheres should be alert for auroras.  Aurora alerts:   
   http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice) or http://spaceweathertext.com (text).   
       
       
   Regards,   
       
   Roger   
      
   --- D'Bridge 3.61   
    * Origin: NCS BBS (1:3828/7)