Night Sky
How to Read the Northern Lights Forecast and the Kp Index
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center publishes free aurora forecasts that look technical at first. Three numbers and one map tell you most of what you need.
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Night Sky
How to See the Northern Lights From the Lower 48 States
Most nights the aurora stays over Canada and Alaska. A strong geomagnetic storm, a dark field and a clear view north are what bring it into range of the lower 48.