By JIM THOMAS -- Soft Serve News
Auroras are difficult to predict with precision. They have stops and starts (known as sub-storms). If you are out there, you need to be patient and lucky. Here are some tools that will increase your chances.
The New Soft Serve News Aurora Prediction Program estimates that . . .
in 4 minutes, the Geomagnetic Activity level (Kp number) will be 0.67 -- Quiet
in 8 minutes, the Geomagnetic Activity level (Kp number) will be 1 -- Quiet
in 12 minutes, the Geomagnetic Activity level (Kp number) will be 0.67 -- Quiet
in 17 minutes, the Geomagnetic Activity level (Kp number) will be 1 -- Quiet
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Now, find the Kp number line on one of the following maps that matches the Kp number predicted above. If you are located at or above the estimated Kp line, you are in the right spot. You might even be in luck if you are located within next lower line, but you will have to look lower on the horizon. Be aware though, ground based light pollution and weather will have a greater impact at these more marginal locations.
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