The capital of Yukon offers excellent northern lights viewing with easy access to dark sky areas outside the city.
Whitehorse, Canada
Kp 1.3 is below the ~1.3 needed at this magnetic latitude. Skies are clear, but that doesn't help.
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
UnlikelyPeak Kp
2
Clouds
81%
Dark hrs
10h
Moon 55% full
Saturday
Sep 19
No ChanceSolar activity (Kp 1.3) is enough here, but 91% cloud cover blocks the view.
Peak Kp
1.3
Clouds
98%
Dark hrs
10h
Moon 64% full
Sunday
Sep 20
UnlikelyPeak Kp
–
Clouds
71%
Dark hrs
10.2h
Moon 73% 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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