Northern Lights In North America 2018
This is a very helpful tool for predicting auroras.
Northern lights in north america 2018. Time your trip generally some of the best times to see the northern lights in north america are during the winter and in the early spring. The northern lights are more formally known as auroras and are caused by interactions between the solar wind and the earth s magnetic field. Glimpsing the dancing colours of the northern lights is such an incredible experience that it s considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This probability forecast is based on current solar wind conditions measured at l1 but using a fixed 30 minute delay time between l1 and earth.
To see the northern lights thanks to the lack of light pollution. Typically the night sky in the summer doesn t get dark enough. Best northern lights spots 1. If you want to see the northern lights or even the southern lights in 2018 then here is some practical advice for planning a trip.
The best places in europe to see the northern lights. Aurora prediction and northern lights forecast 27 day aurora forecast. Where to go in north america. A geomagnetic storm is predicted to occur on 27 and 28 june which means that the northern lights may be seen if you re in the right place at the right time.
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If you re in northern us states this week look up at the after midnight sky. Fairbanks location is ideal for northern lights viewing because it is under the auroral oval a ring shaped zone over the far north where aurora activity is concentrated. On average the sun revolves on its axis once every 27 28 days as seen from earth. The ovation aurora forecast model shows the intensity and location of the aurora predicted for the time shown at the top of the map.
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