The Kp index just hit 8 which means the auroral oval is down to nearly Seattle at the moment. Not sure how long it'll last but there's been a minor solar storm going all day.

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sleeknub t1_jdi0h3n wrote on March 24, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Anyone know of this will still be the case tonight?

newt_girl t1_jdi4nvf wrote on March 24, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Looks like the KP is back down to 6 for tonight.

Its harder to see the aurora as we head into summer because of how long the civil twilight lasts.

sleeknub t1_jdinwr4 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 5:42 PM

This is the first I’ve heard of that index, but apparently 6 still indicates a magnetic storm.

newt_girl t1_jdiokv3 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 5:47 PM

https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast

These are the two links I check for aurora activity.

Edit: looks good for the 26th and the 31st. The hang up here is usually cloud cover.

sleeknub t1_jdiqjsz wrote on March 24, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Thanks. My plan would be to drive somewhere in eastern Washington. For light and cloud cover.

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hiddengypsy t1_jdjk9cs wrote on March 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM

Our pilot pointed it out to us on our flight home last night. So glad I had a window seat on the right side. So beautiful.

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