A vigorous solar burp is pointed straight at earth and should be arriving sometime in the overnight period on Wednesday night. The result? We could be witness to northern lights especially in dark areas and along the northern horizon in particular.
Here’s a look at the 2 p.m. K index, one of the parameters we look at for the potential for northern lights.
Notice the uptick at 5 p.m.
In Finland, where it is already well passed sunset:
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A VERY STRONG geomagnetic storm started this afternoon….
That means an elevated chance of seeing the northern lights tonight! Skies will be completely clear, so get away from city lights and start lookijng anytime after dark. If you get any good photos, send them my way: weatherjazz@yahoo.com, with an email text saying that YOU took the photo and that you are giving me permission to repost them here.
The full Harvest Moon is tonight… officially full at 10:35 p.m. (Tuesday night).
Monday, August 12, 2024
Did you see any of last night’s Perseid meteors?
…or a hint of the Northern Lights? Both were visible if skies cooperated where you live.
