Alaska's largest city offers aurora viewing from nearby wilderness areas, especially during high solar activity periods.
Anchorage, USA
Conditions are not quite right. Kp 1.1 with 65% cloud cover.
24h ago → 3 days ahead · Dark bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed
Thursday
Apr 9
Peak Kp
2
Clouds
74%
Dark hrs
9.9h
Friday
Apr 10
Peak Kp
4.3
Clouds
51%
Dark hrs
9.8h
Saturday
Apr 11
Peak Kp
4
Clouds
100%
Dark hrs
9.7h
Events from the last 3 days that can influence aurora visibility
Strong explosion on the sun. May enhance aurora activity if the particles reach Earth in 1-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Moderate explosion on the sun. Usually too weak on its own to cause visible aurora at mid-latitudes.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
How solar events cause aurora:
Indirect — can launch plasma clouds toward Earth
High — if aimed at Earth, causes aurora in 1-3 days
Direct — aurora is happening or imminent!
Moderate — can sustain aurora for days
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