An Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) lifted off the Sun around 23:35 UTC on the 29th of January. The CME is travelling at speeds above the background solar wind and it is estimated to arrive at Earth late on Tuesday 1st or early Wednesday 2nd. This CME is expected to cause a significant disturbance to the geomagnetic field, making periods of STORM conditions likely.
Assuming clear, dark skies, there is a greater chance of seeing the aurora on the 1st and 2nd of February. Those in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland have a better chance, if the weather is favourable on 2nd of February.
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