A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.
Reality also seems to be pointing to “meh”. The current forecast shows a very slight rise in about 24 hours when the Kp index might get up to around 4. I don’t think that’s enough to make visible auroras even from Southern Canada, let alone reaching down into the US.
Reality also seems to be pointing to “meh”. The current forecast shows a very slight rise in about 24 hours when the Kp index might get up to around 4. I don’t think that’s enough to make visible auroras even from Southern Canada, let alone reaching down into the US.