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Current Global Geomagnetic Activity

The dark red box indicates the current level of activity, with storm periods best for being able to see the aurora. The storm ratings range from G1 to G5 and the higher the number the better that chance for aurora viewing.

Global Geomagnetic activity in the last 72 hours

Model of the current position of the aurora oval

Ovation Aurora forecast, courtesy of NOAA. Click on the picture to see both northern and southern hemispheres

The colours indicate the probability you can see aurora from your location