Space Weather

[TheGreatAbyss]

After the slog home from Platty yesterday I was too tired to go out looking. Anyone catch them?

 

[tirolski]

After the slog home from Platty yesterday I was too tired to go out looking. Anyone catch them?

Not yesterday night.
Was kinda cloudy and watched the fireworks at Hardrock in Miami on the tube then hit the hay.
Might be some tonight. Could take a peak if it’s clear.

Alerts, Watches and Warnings | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

www.swpc.noaa.gov

"Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 689
Issue Time: 2026 Jan 20 1530 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jan 20
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC"

"Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state."

Emphasis added.