Clouds and low horizon aurora
It has been quiet often this week, and tonight is no exception. A low on the horizon aurora can be seen in the Fairbanks area, but there are also a lot of clouds to go along with it. A poor night for viewing. Kp 0.
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Faint auroras at 1am, Kp 0
Faint auroras can be seen overhead in the Fairbanks areas. Kp 0. Plenty of pretty stars. Nothing more is expected tonight, but surprises do happen. Last night was so grand. It lasted for hours, and even Europe had a chance to see the show. By the time it got dark in Alaska again, the effects…
Amazing night for many across the USA and Canada
The CME hit a day earlier than predicted and surprised us all. The aurora appeared for many locations across the USA and Canada. Thick clouds dominated Alaska, but a few places did see a show. Kodiak, King Salmon, Homer, Nome, Holy Cross, all reported in. Canada: AB, SK, QC, BC, NT, YT, NU, MB, ON…
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.
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,…