Thursday night into Friday morning Alaska time, we had the usual low but fluctuating Kp levels. But things appeared to be looking up (ha) as the data was pretty good; the solar winds and density and Bz were just right and sparked a nice show that lasted all night long. The entire state saw the…
The predicted Kp level for the next 3 nights is Kp 0 to Kp 3. Quiet to unsettled conditions forecast. This means that we may see the occasional display in high latitudes. It is unlikely that the Anchorage area will see lights, only a maybe on the horizon looking north. You can watch the cam…
Wow! The aurora finally came out early this morning about 4am in Alaska, and the show intensified as the sun rose. Northern Europe got the blast of aurora lights and as of this post, the lights continue to dance. The Kp level shot up to Kp 6. Tonight in the western hemisphere, the aurora lights…
The aurora forecast calls for minor storm level auroras (Kp 5) tonight. Data is not looking great as of this post, so if the aurora should show, it could be an all-nighter. Kp 5 indicates that the aurora might be seen as far south as the northern states bordering Canada. We wait patiently! The lights…
The aurora has been out this past week, but has been short-lived, quiet, and mostly low on the horizon. A few bursts were seen by those watching the skies patiently or on cam. It is a fun hobby to watch the cams. We are still watching and waiting for a better forecast to announce. Many…
