Aurora Predictor - Alphen aan den Rijn

⚡ Current Conditions

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KP Index:

0-4: Quiet 5-6: Active 7+: Aurora likely

BZ Component:

>0: Northward (poor) 0 to -5: Southward (good) <-5: Strong south (excellent)

BT Total Field:

<10: Weak 10-15: Moderate >15: Strong

Immediate forecast for tonight's aurora viewing

🌍 Live Aurora Oval (NOAA SWPC)

KP Index: Measures global geomagnetic activity (0-9). For Netherlands, KP ≥ 7 is needed for good visibility.

BZ Component: North-south orientation of solar wind magnetic field. Negative (southward) values increase aurora probability.

BT Value: Total magnetic field strength. Higher values indicate more active conditions.

27-Day Outlook: Long-range forecast based on solar rotation patterns and active region predictions.

DSCOVR Satellite: Monitors solar wind at L1 point (1.5 million km from Earth), providing ~1 hour advance warning.

Data Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center