Might Get To See Auroras Tonight. Northern Lights

[Tiberius]

 

A solar storm hit Earth on Thursday and is expected to bring the northern lights to dark skies farther south than normal. The timing of the storm should provide a great show for Europe, but those in North America could also see the dazzling lights if the storm persists into nighttime.

The storm was classified “severe” (ranked 4 out of 5 in severity) as of Thursday afternoon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasts show the storm could continue through Friday morning, but the timing could change as more data comes in. The agency said there is even a slight chance of “extreme” storming (ranked 5 out of 5) — a rare level only seen twice in about the past two decades.

“It is looking really good for strong aurora tonight” in the United States, said Alex Young, a solar physicist at NASA.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/10/10/aurora-northern-lights-severe-storm-how-to-view/

[Just Jack]

I've seen a few friends posting pictures of it already tonight.  When I go outside and look north though I don't see it, maybe I'm too late? 

[That's No Moon]

1 hour ago, Just Jack said:

I've seen a few friends posting pictures of it already tonight.  When I go outside and look north though I don't see it, maybe I'm too late? 

Point your phone at the northern sky and take a picture with an extended shutter time. Works wonders.

Could see it very clearly near the border of Delaware earlier tonight

[Simon]

2 hours ago, Just Jack said:

I've seen a few friends posting pictures of it already tonight.  When I go outside and look north though I don't see it, maybe I'm too late? 

 

It peaked around sunset and is fading fast.

It still could pick up back into the KP8/9 range over the next couple hours but the numbers are leveling out so it's not real likely.

 

Western PA around 7:30ish:

 

[That's No Moon]

It's still going. Just weaker than earlier. My phone is grabbing it amazingly well but you can see it naked eye too

[Simon]

59 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

It's still going. Just weaker than earlier. My phone is grabbing it amazingly well but you can see it naked eye too

 

Actually, showing some increasing life now:

https://cdn.softservenews.com/Aurora.htm

 

Was going to give up until I saw your post.

Thanks!

 

 

 

[jayg]

I went to Iceland a few years back to see the Northern lights.  It was cloudy everyday for a week and didn't see them.  They are visable in Richmond,  VA tonight and I'm in Puerto Rico.    lol