Hey, Space Placers,
Aurora Forecast For Night of 7/31-8/1
Aurora watchers saw Aurora recently but location and weather played a big part in determining who did.
Tonight, 7/31-8/1, will offer possible Aurora sightings for Northern US states as you can see from the prediction model. Be sure to check the web page frequently for updates.
The best time to look, based on current NOAA SWPC’s Geomagnetic Storm forecast is 7/31 at 11 PM EDT to 2 AM EDT 8/1:
:Product: 3-Day Forecast
:Issued: 2024 Jul 31 1230 UTC
# Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast
The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 3 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Jul 31-Aug 02 2024 is 5.67 (NOAA Scale
G2).
NOAA Kp index breakdown Jul 31-Aug 02 2024
Jul 31 Aug 01 Aug 02
00-03UT 1.67 3.00 4.00
03-06UT 1.67 5.67 (G2) 3.33
06-09UT 1.67 5.00 (G1) 1.67
09-12UT 1.67 4.33 1.67
12-15UT 3.33 3.33 1.33
15-18UT 3.00 3.00 1.33
18-21UT 4.00 3.00 2.00
21-00UT 5.67 (G2) 4.00 2.33
BE SURE TO CONVERT UT TO YOUR TIME ZONE
Your best bet is to check the Northern horizon from a dark and clear location. Check with your eyes first and then use a camera to photograph the Northern horizon as your camera can image what your eyes can’t see.
Good Aurora hunting……
Sky Guy in VA
