Tag: Aurora Borealis

Aurora possible tonight: Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued

Tomer’s Take: The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for a “G3” level storm intensity late 8/17 into 8/18. A G3 is categorized as “strong”. This generates a KP Index of 7. Generally, this brings the Aurora Borealis viewing line south to about 50° latitude. Sometimes locations a little further south […]