Northern lights all over the place!
Many areas have clouds, but so far tonight, the aurora has been seen in ME, MI, WI, MN, QC, ON, NS, NH, VT Kp 5. Time of this post: 5:50 pm Alaska time.
CME
Auroras reported! but clouds in much of AK
Auroras reported in VT, MN, MI, WI, ND, IA, MT, AB, SK as of 8:45pm Alaska time. Expect a show in Alaska. It may be worth it to drive away from the clouds. Kp 5.
CME hit! Tonight, a show
Excellent data right now. Expect a show come nightfall. CME arrival hitting much earlier than expected. Possible Kp 5, 6, say some sources. Alaska, Canada, upper portion of the lower 48.
light show possible: CME to hit Oct 2
Early estimates for a glancing blow from the CME are for approx 1800 UTC, which is noon Alaska time on Oct 2. As it looks now, we may see a good show Oct 2 as soon as it gets dark in Canada, Alaska, and maybe the upper portion of the lower 48 (MN, MI, ND,…
aurora forecast still looking great, no CME hit yet
The CME forecasted never hit. The aurora forecast for tonight is still great. Kp 4. Most of Alaska may see auroras, weather depending.