Aurora Season Begins
Northern autumn began today at 55 minutes past midnight EDT (Sept. 23rd at 0455 UT), which means "aurora season" is officially underway. Scientists aren't certain of all the reasons why, but there are more geomagnetic storms during autumn than other times of year. Already this month three such storms have triggered auroras visible as far south as the Carolinas in the United States. Some were so bright they cast shadows! It's an auspicious beginning to one of the loveliest times of year. :: This NASA Science News report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:11) files.