Good Evening

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are one of nature's most spectacular displays. They occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating curtains of shimmering light that dance across polar skies.

The Kp Index measures geomagnetic activity on a scale of 0-9. Higher values indicate stronger auroral activity. A Kp of 5+ is considered a geomagnetic storm, potentially making auroras visible at lower latitudes. For optimal viewing, seek dark skies away from city lights when the Kp index is elevated.