Space Weather News for Oct. 4, 2002<br />http://www.spaceweather.com<br /><br />The interplanetary magnetic field near Earth turned south again on<br />Thursday, Oct. 3rd, and re-energized the current spate of geomagnetic<br />activity. Sky watchers--particularly those in northern Europe, Canada,<br />New Zealand, southern Australia, and across the northern tier of US<br />states--should remain alert for auroras. The hours around local midnight<br />are usually best for spotting Northern (and Southern) Lights. Stay tuned<br />to spaceweather.com for updates and images.