Have you seen the aurora forecast? Kp 5 tonight and Kp 6 Sunday night. The solar wind speeds are above 500. The air is crisp and excitement is in the air. No clouds tonight in Fairbanks!!! Anchorage may have wait for the clouds to part. Auroras are possible in the entire state of Alaska! (I…
Welcome back the darker skies to Alaska! And that means we are on the hunt for auroras again. We left the season last spring with the strange cut off of the season. Locals were still around and looking up to the skies, but the tourism sliced off sharply. We were having the awesome aurora science…
We are happy to announce Aurora Science Classes this season in Fairbanks, Alaska. The dates are March 7, 9, 12, 13, and 14. Pick one date that suits you best. The class is $69 per person and the details are here. (link obsolete)Each class we will present the science of the aurora, plus how to…
The auroras have been out in the north these past few weeks in places such as Fairbanks, Alaska and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, but weather has been a factor on some nights, and the aurora weak on some nights. Here are a few examples of what was seen recently. From Aurora Bear showing what Kp 0…
Poker Flat Research Range will be launching rockets for aurora research and here is the schedule to watch for them. The location is Chatanika, Alaska, just past the Chatanika Lodge. A good vantage point for photos would be anywhere there is a clear view toward Chatanika as the bird flies. A few places near Fairbanks,…
