Day: March 17, 2015

Lights out in Alaska now

Fairbanks areas, Delta, and Anchorage all reporting lights. Kp 5. It’s still very early! Lights expected into the night. Lights come and go. Be patient. Most of Canada has lights. AB and MB reported excellent lights, faded as of this post. States reporting were MI, MN, WI, IA, MO, ME, MA, NY, PA, IN, IA,…

Auroras imminent tonight! Alaska, Canada, northern US states

Auroras imminent tonight! Alaska, Canada, northern US states

Auroras imminent tonight. It’s a bold statement considering the way the aurora forecasts go. The data right now is insanely wonderful for a show tonight in Alaska, Canada, and many northern states. Also, New Zealand, southern Australia, Antarctica. If you are in a big city or in an area where the weather is poor, it…

Super show all night

It’s been a busy night for sky watchers. The aurora burst in the sky in many locations and continues as of this post at 3am. The Kp level now is 6, but could go higher as we approach morning. Aurora fans in Europe standby for a show. Antarctica: McMurdo Station, South Pole Station. New Zealand:…