Auroras faint, and strengthening Kp 1
Auroras seen overhead in the entire Fairbanks areas. Clouds in some areas low on the horizon that may affect your viewing if you are far from Fairbanks. Kp 1.
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nothing of note yet, maybe tomorrow
Despite all the activity on the sun recently and despite great forecasts with incoming CMEs, we have yet to see the aurora put on display other than a low band on the horizon last night (North Pole, Alaska). The forecast says that tomorrow night (Sunday night/Monday morning), we may see a show.
Solar Storm forecast video. This explains what has been happening
Tamitha Skov’s latest video talk on what is happening on the sun.
Very poor weather for any viewing in AK
Poor weather in Fairbanks and Anchorage not to mention southeast AK. The aurora forecast at the moment does not appear to be great. The CME forecast was weaker than predicted (hoped for?). Either way, the weather will block any potential viewing. Canada may have a chance tonight, if the weather is decent. In other news,…
Kp levels map
NOAA Kp levels map Check out this map to see what approximate Kp levels are needed in your area. Click on the map itself to go to the website, then click it again to show your latitude. Tonight is predicted to be a Kp 5, possible 6.