If you chase northern lights long enough, you quickly learn one thing: the forecast will betray you at some point.…
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Top mistakes beginners make when checking a northern lights forecast and how to interpret aurora data correctly
Why northern lights forecasts feel so confusing If you’ve ever stared at a northern lights forecast and thought, “KP 5,…
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How to plan a last-minute northern lights road trip from your city when the aurora forecast suddenly spikes
It’s 16:30, you’re scrolling, and suddenly the aurora forecast goes crazy: KP 6, solar wind over 600 km/s, clear skies…
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How to photograph the northern lights with a smartphone in the city and still capture bright aurora images
Can you really photograph the northern lights with a smartphone in the middle of a city and still get bright,…
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Creating your own northern lights checklist before you head out for an aurora chase near your city
Why a northern lights checklist matters, even for “quick” city chases Most aurora chases near a city start the same…
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How weather and cloud cover impact your northern lights chances when you are watching from an urban area
If you’re hunting the northern lights from a city, weather and cloud cover will decide 80% of your chances. Solar…
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How local weather forecasts and aurora forecasts work together to define your real northern lights chances
Why an aurora forecast alone is not enough If you only look at the KP index before a northern lights…
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How far from the city you need to drive for a clear northern lights view and darker skies for aurora watching
How far should you drive out of town for a clear, dark northern lights view? People ask this all the…
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How solar storms on the sun create auroras over your city and influence the strength of northern lights forecasts
When you refresh an aurora forecast every 10 minutes, what you are really checking is the state of the Sun.…
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What are the 5 best places to see northern lights in Oregon
Oregon sits right on the edge of the northern lights “sometimes zone”. Most nights, the auroral oval is too far…
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