12:30 AM Update: Here's the latest forecast for who can see the Northern Lights, from shortly after midnight. Places in Minnesota and Wisconsin are included..
9:30pm Update: It's getting closer!
9pm Update: Here's a recent model forecast for tonight!
Previous Post: With the recent solar flares a lot of people are wondering if the Northern Lights will be on display over the next couple nights! The answer is yes (probably) for people in high latitudes. In the Quad Cities there is an outside chance we could see the Aurora, especially since skies will be clear. Here are 2 things that might help better explain our chances...this graphic shows north (areas shaded in) of the QC there's a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights...and down to the green line there's a chance of seeing great light display.
And this website has a trial forecast showing who might be able to see the wonderful display, the forecast here is updated every so often so be sure to check back as Thursday night approaches!
http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/
Here's another great site that talks all about it, and has some pretty sweet pictures!
http://spaceweather.com/
And this website has a trial forecast showing who might be able to see the wonderful display, the forecast here is updated every so often so be sure to check back as Thursday night approaches!
http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/
Here's another great site that talks all about it, and has some pretty sweet pictures!
http://spaceweather.com/
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