Will I see the northern lights tonight?
Live Kp index from NOAA, a plain-English guide to what it means for where you live, and how to photograph the aurora with a phone.
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| Kp | NOAA storm level | Aurora may reach roughly (geomagnetic latitude) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | Quiet | Far north only (Arctic, about 66° and up) |
| 3-4 | Unsettled / active | About 60-64°: northern Scandinavia, Iceland, Alaska, northern Canada |
| 5 | G1 minor storm | About 56° |
| 6 | G2 moderate | About 54° |
| 7 | G3 strong | About 52° |
| 8 | G4 severe | About 50° |
| 9 | G5 extreme | About 48° and below |
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