A solar wind stream is heading towards the Earth and it could generate geomagnetic storms on the 18th or 19th October.
:Issued: 2007 Oct 17 0902 UTC
END OF ALL QUIET ALERT ...................... The SIDC - RWC Belgium expects solar or geomagnetic activity to increase. This may end quiet Space Weather conditions.
A category S3 radiation storm is buffeting the Earth. The storm may cause satellite onboard computers to enter into safe mode and be hazardous to astronauts. The radiation storm is a sign that a coronal mass ejection (CME) could be heading towards the earth Sky watchers should look out for auroras tonight.