Aurora Location Finder
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Kp 0 – Quiet – Aurora oval mostly to the north of
Iceland. Faint aurorae visible in photographs, low in the northern
sky.
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Kp 1 – Quiet – Aurora oval over Iceland, faint and
quiet aurorae visible to the unaided eye low in the northern sky.
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Kp 2 – Quiet – Auroras readily visible and become
brighter and more dynamic.
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Kp 3 – Unsettled – Bright auroras visible at zenith.
Pale green colour more obvious.
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Kp 4 – Active – Bright, constant and dynamic northern
lights visible. More colours start to appear.
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Kp 5 – Minor storm – Bright, constant and colourful
aurora display, red and purple colours appear. Aurora coronae likely.
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Kp 6 – Moderate storm – Bright, dynamic and colourful
aurora display. Aurora coronae likely. Memorable to those who witness
them.
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Kp 7 – Strong storm – Bright, dynamic and colourful
aurorae. Visible in the southern sky. Aurora coronae very likely.
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Kp 8 – Severe storm – Bright, dynamic and colourful
aurorae. Aurora seen around 50° latitude.
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Kp 9 – Intense storm – Aurorae seen around 40°
latitude. Red aurorae and coronae very likely. Most often caused by
powerful coronal mass ejections.