Upcoming Auroral Activity
Posted on March 26th, 2008 by blue collar scientistCharles Deehr, the best aurora forecaster on the planet (as far as I am concerned), has advised that active periods for the current solar rotation include the period now through April 2. So if you want to see some fine Alaskan aurora, we have a window of opportunity.
Based on a look at the sun today, with new sunspots rotating on and a recent CME, I’m guessing this is about the best shot we’ve had at some good aurora for two and a half years. I took this photo during the last really good show, in September 2005; since then, we’ve had relative inactivity - there have been a few ok auroral displays, but nothing like the September 2005 storms.
Incidentally, you can sign up for Dr. Deehr’s aurora forecast mailing list if you want (the forecasts are specific to Alaska).
