Vancanneyt Sander Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 minuten geleden, MinYoongi zei: I'm just surprised its already this good, because most people placed their bets on tomorrow. Space weather is hard to predict, so it can be sometimes more than expected like now and tomorrow can be the other day around with maybe less than predicted 😉 that’s just the way it is in space weather 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarLights58 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Sounds like a great storm but, it's daytime... sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Vancanneyt Sander said: Space weather is hard to predict, so it can be sometimes more than expected like now and tomorrow can be the other day around with maybe less than predicted 😉 that’s just the way it is in space weather 😂 Amen to that! Will you go out and hunt aurora? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancanneyt Sander Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Zojuist, MinYoongi zei: Amen to that! Will you go out and hunt aurora? I’m in the lower middle latitude so odds are very low here to see anything 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareguy18 Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 I will be out aurora hunting tonight given data remains good. I'll be flying solo tonight as @Ornenois on a trip this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroraRob Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 HP's at 131GW and climbing. Too bad it's day here. Hopefully the Bz stays southward as the sun sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Vancanneyt Sander said: I’m in the lower middle latitude so odds are very low here to see anything 😂 Same, Western Germany close to Netherlands. Alot of Light Pollution due to living in a big city.. 2 minutes ago, Flareguy18 said: I will be out aurora hunting tonight given data remains good. I'll be flying solo tonight as @Ornenois on a trip this time around. I want a picture so so bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareguy18 Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 minute ago, MinYoongi said: I want a picture so so bad! If I see them, I will most definitely share on the forums  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobofango Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 We still got a good 8 hours here before we see darkness 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isatsuki San Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 g2 and the bz is north right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarflaretracker200 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Why does this always happen when it’s day 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 And why does it decide to go north just as it's getting dark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarflaretracker200 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Just now, mozy said: And why does it decide to go north just as it's getting dark... Because it wants us to suffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Kp 7 now. Get on a plane for god's sake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareguy18 Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Genie said: Kp 7 now. Get on a plane for god's sake I think we are still at Kp 6 at the moment. Bz is gonna have to flip back south. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarLights58 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It prefers to annoy rather than amaze us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareguy18 Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 I now see the warning for G3 or greater, but we haven't reached the conditions yet.  1 minute ago, LunarLights58 said: It prefers to annoy rather than amaze us. Don't worry, plenty of time for things to change! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarflaretracker200 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 KP7 or higher. Hmm hmm. Well I want to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobirder Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Interesting how Bz just flipped 30nT in about 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philalethes Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Looks like it's taking a break for now, but we'll see what happens when the CME gang arrives. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarflaretracker200 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Just now, Philalethes Bythos said: Looks like it's taking a break for now, but we'll see what happens when the CME gang arrives. That’s what I say every time a KP7 happens but it’s during the day. MORE TIME. MORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 @Vancanneyt Sander thats why i thought its 8 etc. both work for nasa or other spaceweather offices i think.     @mozy will the positive BZ hinder further aurora?    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareguy18 Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Philalethes Bythos said: Looks like it's taking a break for now, but we'll see what happens when the CME gang arrives. Actual footage of me at the computer desk right now watching the data LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarflaretracker200 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Just now, Flareguy18 said: Actual footage of me at the computer desk right now watching the data LOL Who is the guy in the background? 😂 Edited August 17, 2022 by Solarflaretracker200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareguy18 Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 Just now, Solarflaretracker200 said: Who is the guy in the background? 😂 Good question...  Might need to double check the security of my household  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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