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Find out the location and intensity of the aurora in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere for the next 30 to 90 minutes. Learn how the aurora is related to space weather and how to observe it from different places.
- 27-Day Outlook of 10.7 cm Radio Flux and Geomagnetic Indices
The 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table , issued Mondays by...
- Models
SWPC researchers and forecasters utilize a variety of models...
- Aurora - 3 Day Forecast
HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio...
- Boulder Magnetometer
The Boulder Magnetometer has been in operation since 1961,...
- Tips
Given the right vantage point, say for example on top of a...
- Discussion of The Aurora Phenomena
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis...
- 27-Day Outlook of 10.7 cm Radio Flux and Geomagnetic Indices
Find out if you can see the northern lights tonight or tomorrow night over North America. This product shows the intensity and location of the aurora based on the OVATION model and the geomagnetic activity forecast.
An aurora (pl. aurorae or auroras), also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays ...
May 12, 2024 · A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by the sun triggered the aurora borealis, which was visible for millions in the U.S. from Alabama to California. See maps, photos and tips on how to spot the northern lights this weekend.
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Jan 19, 2024 · Where are the best places to see the northern lights? From Minnesota and Alaska to Iceland and Greenland, here are the top places to view the aurora borealis.
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The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. (Protons cause faint and diffuse aurora, usually not easily visible to the human eye.)