Space Weather News for Jan. 1, 2017
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POLAR STRATOSPHERIC CLOUDS: Earth's stratosphere is normally free of
clouds. Not this weekend, though. Observers around the Arctic Circle are
reporting an outbreak of brilliantly-colored polar stratospheric clouds
(PSCs). Some PSCs are associated with the destruction of ozone and can even
cause regional ozone holes. The clouds observers are seeing now are so
beautiful, they rival the auroras as must-see wonders of the Arctic. Learn
more on today's edition of Spaceweather.com .
 
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Above: Polar stratospheric clouds over the Lofoten Islands of Norway,
photographed by Eric Fokke on New Years Eve. Those colors are real! Browse
the photo gallery for more sightings.
 
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Roger

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