Aurora Dashboard (Experimental)
Forecast for the Northern and Southern Lights
The aurora, also known as the northern and southern lights, can be observed in specific regions depending on solar activity. This page shares predictions for aurora visibility tonight and tomorrow using the charts below.
Real-Time and Short-Term Activity
Animations shown further down illustrate the aurora’s behavior during the last 24 hours and provide short-term forecasts estimating conditions for the next 30 minutes.
Colors and Movement
The aurora displays glowing shades of green, red, and violet that shift gently and change shape like flowing curtains in the wind.
“Will I see the aurora tonight or tomorrow night? Where will the aurora appear in the next few minutes? How do changes in Kp affect the aurora?”
Summary
This experimental NOAA dashboard visualizes current and upcoming aurora activity, offering updated predictions and a glimpse of how solar dynamics shape light across the sky.
Author’s summary: A dynamic tool forecasting aurora visibility, highlighting color shifts and Kp-driven patterns of Earth’s celestial light show.