Chasing Aurora 🌌

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This is a free and open-source web application designed for observing the aurora borealis. By visualizing real-time space weather data, we help you find the best time and place to see the aurora. ✨

Live Aurora Images

Northern Hemisphere Aurora
Northern Hemisphere Aurora
Southern Hemisphere Aurora
Southern Hemisphere Aurora

Northern Hemisphere Power

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Southern Hemisphere Power

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What Does Hemisphere Power Mean?

The Northern and Southern Hemisphere Power values indicate the intensity of the auroras and the global energy distribution. The higher these values, the brighter and more widespread the auroras can be. High values mean more active and easily observable auroras.

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Kp-index Values and Forecasts

Current Kp-index

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What is Kp-index?

The Planetary K-index (Kp-index) is a global indicator of geomagnetic storm activity in Earth's magnetic field. It is measured on a scale from 0 to 9, where 0 represents very calm conditions and 9 represents severe geomagnetic storms. The Kp-index is an important indicator for aurora observers; high Kp values mean that auroras can be seen at lower latitudes and more intensely. Values of Kp 5 and above are generally considered a geomagnetic storm and offer good opportunities for aurora viewing.

Live Aurora Map

Aurora Intensity:

Low — High

(Blue: Low, Red: High)

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Solar Wind Data

Solar Wind Conditions for Aurora Viewing

For better aurora viewing, the solar wind speed should be high (>400 km/s) and the Bz component of the magnetic field should be strongly negative (<-5 nT). These conditions allow solar particles to interact more effectively with Earth's magnetosphere, increasing the brightness of the auroras.

Magnetic Field (Bz GSM)

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Total Magnetic Field (Bt)

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Density

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Speed

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Temperature

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Solar Wind Speed and Magnetic Field (Bz) Chart

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