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
Solar activity (Kp 1.3) is enough here, but 100% cloud cover blocks the view.
24h ago → 3 days ahead · Indigo bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed
Each night scored hour-by-hour — the gauge shows its best hour
Friday
Sep 18
No ChanceSolar 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!Peak Kp
1.7
Clouds
23%
Dark hrs
10.2h
Moon 63% full
Sunday
Sep 20
PossiblePeak Kp
1.7
Clouds
63%
Dark hrs
10.3h
Moon 72% full
Events from the last 3 days that can influence aurora visibility
Slow solar wind stream. Minimal impact on aurora.
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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