30% probability for Aurora overhead/approaching overhead across Alberta for July 7 +/-24hrs

72-Hour Aurora Forecast - July 5-7

Cause: July 4 Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)

Quiet levels are expected through 06 Jul with a nominal solar wind. G1 (Minor) storm levels are likely on 07 Jul due to the arrival of the 04 Jul CME.
- Space Weather Prediction Centre

Expectations

KP5 Aurora can be 100's of kms long over Alberta, can often be seen throughout the province and may be possible to see from urban skies

• Timing: 30% probability for KP5 July 7 +/- 24 hours

• Locations: anywhere in Alberta with clear skies away

Edmonton Latitudes

• KP4 can be seen halfway up the northern sky, approaching overhead

• KP5/G1 can be seen overhead

• KP6/G2 and greater can be seen overhead and possibly under urban skies

Calgary Latitudes

• KP4 can be halfway up the northern sky

• KP5/G1 can approach overhead

• KP6/G2 and greater can be seen overhead and possibly under urban skies

In the Mountains

• KP4 Aurora may not be high enough to be visible over the mountains

• KP5/G1 can peek over the mountain tops

• KP6/G2 and greater can be seen overhead

Lethbridge Latitudes

• KP4 Aurora may be visible on the northern horizon

• KP5/G1 can can be halfway up the northern sky

• KP6/G2 and greater can be seen overhead

Etiquette

• If you're in an area with a lot of people, there will be cars with headlights on; don't let it upset you.

• If you're parking in a place with a lot of people, try to turn your headlights off if possible

• Drive carefully, park your car fully off the road

• Stay off of private property

Forecast sources

https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/text/3-day-geomag-forecast.txt

https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/text/discussion.txt

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