Overview
- NOAA projects peak activity late Thursday and again pre-dawn Friday, with Kp near 7 around 9 p.m. and about 3 a.m. local time.
- Aurora visibility spans from Alaska to the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with the view line reaching as far south as Illinois, Nebraska and Iowa.
- The UK Met Office issued a red space weather alert, flagging likely visibility in Scotland with chances for northern England, Northern Ireland and possibly central England at low confidence.
- NOAA warns of potential but generally manageable effects on satellites, GPS and power systems during strong geomagnetic storms.
- Actual viewing depends on local clouds, light pollution and a bright moon, so experts recommend dark locations and real-time aurora tools for updates.