The wilderness around Denali National Park provides dark skies and dramatic mountain backdrops for aurora photography.
Denali, USA
Cloud cover is 98%. Skies need to be much clearer.
24h ago → 3 days ahead · Dark bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed
Thursday
Apr 9
Peak Kp
2
Clouds
98%
Dark hrs
9.6h
Friday
Apr 10
Peak Kp
4.3
Clouds
84%
Dark hrs
9.5h
Saturday
Apr 11
Peak Kp
4
Clouds
93%
Dark hrs
9.4h
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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