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Moderate G2 geomagnetic storm
The anticipated coronal hole solar wind stream has arrived at our planet and packed quite a punch. Active geomagnetic conditions (Kp4) were expected but the solar wind conditions were so impressive it was enough for us to reach the moderate G2 geomagnetic storm threshold which equals a Kp of 6 and some impressive auroral displays around the globe.
Current data suggests there is a high possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
Oulu, Rovaniemi, Sodankylä, UtsjokiReykjavik
Kirkenes, Tromsø
Murmansk, Vorkuta
Kiruna, Luleå
Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
TórshavnKuopio
Trondheim
Arkhangelsk, Norilsk
Sundsvall, Umeå
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
Bergen, OsloCurrent data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following middle latitude regions in the near future
Helsinki, Tampere, TurkuPetrozavodsk, Surgut, Syktyvkar
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