Overhead Aurora across Alberta possible for tonight, November 6

Cause: Continued influences from the 03 Nov CME

Periods of G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storms are expected, with isolated G2
(Moderate) conditions likely, on 06 Nov in response to continued CME
influences and possible sub-storms. Periods of active conditions are
expected on 07-08 Nov due to the anticipated onset of CIR effects and
negative polarity CH HSS influences.
-Space Weather Prediction Center

Expectations

KP6 Aurora can be 100's of kms long over Alberta, can often be seen throughout the province

• Timing: 35% probability for KP6 the evening of Nov 5 +/- 24 hours

• Locations: anywhere in Alberta with clear skies

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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