Space Weather News for August 10, 2006

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NEW SUNSPOT: A large and beautiful new sunspot is emerging from the sun's
eastern limb. So far it poses no threat for Earth-directed solar flares, but
this could change. The spot is growing fast and turning toward Earth. Visit
http://spaceweather.com for images and updates.

PERSEID FIREBALLS: With the Moon glaring in the background, this weekend's
Perseid meteor shower is supposed to be a dud. But maybe it won't be so bad
after all. Observers have been seeing some bright, early Perseids beaming
through the moonlight. One such fireball is featured on today's edition of
http://spaceweather.com along with a 2006 Perseid observing calendar and links
to meteor radars.