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Northern Lights in Churchill, Canada

Known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill also sits under the Auroral Oval with over 300 aurora nights per year.

Churchill, Canada

No Chance — aurora score 0 out of 100

Solar activity (Kp 1.3) is enough here, but 100% cloud cover blocks the view.

Activity
Kp 1.3 / 0.0
Oval
4%
Sky
100% cloud
Darkness
Dark
Moon
46% full

Activity timeline

24h ago → 3 days ahead · Indigo bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed

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Upcoming nights

Each night scored hour-by-hour — the gauge shows its best hour

Friday

Sep 18

No Chance

Solar activity (Kp 2.0) is enough here, but 90% cloud cover blocks the view.

Peak Kp

2

Clouds

99%

Dark hrs

10h

Moon 54% full

Saturday

Sep 19

Great Chance!
Best window02:0606:06

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

23%

Dark hrs

10.2h

Moon 63% full

Sunday

Sep 20

Possible
Best window07:0611:06

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

63%

Dark hrs

10.3h

Moon 72% full

Recent solar activity

Events from the last 3 days that can influence aurora visibility

Solar Wind GustHSS

Slow solar wind stream. Minimal impact on aurora.

Sep 15, 23:36
Plasma CloudCME

Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.

Sep 15, 08:36

How solar events cause aurora:

Solar Flare

Indirect — can launch plasma clouds toward Earth

Plasma Cloud

High — if aimed at Earth, causes aurora in 1-3 days

Magnetic Storm

Direct — aurora is happening or imminent!

Solar Wind Gust

Moderate — can sustain aurora for days

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