Space Weather News for July 30, 2011   
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   Solar and geomagnetic activity continues to intensify on July 30th.  The day   
   began with an almost-X class solar flare from big sunspot 1261. This was   
   followed by an unrelated geomagnetic storm (magnitude Kp=5) prompted by a   
   fluctuation in the solar wind.  At the time this alert is being issued (July   
   30th @ 2200 UT) the geomagnetic storm is still underway.  High-latitude sky   
   watchers, especially in the southern hemisphere where skies are winter-dark,   
   should be alert for auroras.  Details and updates at http://spaceweather.com   
       
       
   Regards,   
       
   Roger   
      
   --- D'Bridge 3.63   
    * Origin: NCS BBS (1:3828/7)