The Orkney Islands off northern Scotland see frequent aurora activity thanks to their high latitude and dark skies.
Orkney Islands, Scotland
It's daylight at your location — aurora only shows against a dark sky.
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
PossiblePeak Kp
3
Clouds
82%
Dark hrs
10h
Moon 52% full
Saturday
Sep 19
PossiblePeak Kp
1.7
Clouds
53%
Dark hrs
10h
Moon 61% full
Sunday
Sep 20
UnlikelyPeak Kp
1.7
Clouds
92%
Dark hrs
10.3h
Moon 70% 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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