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Old 01-09-2014, 03:50 PM
 
Location: Western Colorado
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I saw that years ago while in northwest Arkansas, very cool to see. Sadly it's very cloudy here in Ridgway so no joy.
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Old 01-09-2014, 04:16 PM
 
Location: Pueblo - Colorado's Second City
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Figures it happens when I am in Hawaii.
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Old 01-09-2014, 06:57 PM
 
Location: CO/UT/AZ/NM Catch me if you can!
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I caught the Aurora Borealis in Colorado when I was living up in Fairplay. It wasn't very spectacular, just some weird green lights to the northeastern sky. I'm hoping to catch it tonight here in Central Oregon, but our weather forecast doesn't look like it will cooperate.
I'm afraid our Four Corners weather will not be cooperating, either. We are getting (hopefully) some badly needed snow tonight. Figures. When I was living in town, the weather seemed to always be perfect for the viewing of any celestial events, but the city lights got in the way. Now I'm in the middle of nowhere, and it's cloudy. *sigh*

Josseppi wrote: Figures it happens when I am in Hawaii.

Why is it that I don't feel so sorry for you?
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Old 01-09-2014, 09:45 PM
 
Location: Ned CO @ 8300'
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Latest Alert: Jan 09 2034 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
2014-01-10 01:15 UTC Modest Start to Geomagnetic Storm
The coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with the R3 (Strong) Solar Flare Radio Blackout event from January 7th is now affecting Earth but the resulting geomagnetic storm is off to a modest start, with no substantial storming occurring thus far. The initial structure of this CME has been relatively weak in strength, but that said, it generally takes on the order of 24 hours or more for the full event to transpire and stronger storming is certainly still possible. The ongoing Solar Radiation Storm, still just above the S2 (Moderate) threshold, continues it slow decay toward background levels. Additionally, Region 1944 is showing some signs of decay and no significant flaring has been observed in the last 48 hours. Stay tuned for updates.


I've seen the aurora twice here in CO in the past 10 years.
Generally, we need a Kp index of 7 or above to be able to see it at our latitude. You can check this site for updates: 3-day Estimated Planetary Kp-index Monitor
or here: Space Weather Now

If it's cloudy or not going to happen here you can check this webcam in Alaska: Alaska Aurora Cam - Northern Lights Webcam in Fairbanks, Alaska - Ronn Murray Photography & Tours

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Old 01-10-2014, 08:37 AM
 
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Thanks for the great info Neditate
Much ado about nothing.
If you're on Facebook you can join Aurora Borealis Notifications: https://www.facebook.com/ABNFNSB
or Aurora Alerts https://www.facebook.com/AuroraAlerts

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Old 01-10-2014, 09:51 AM
 
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So did anyone catch the show or see anything? I pooped out by 1130 .
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Old 01-10-2014, 09:53 AM
 
Location: Littleton, CO
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I don't think there was anything to see, the sun failed to deliver

2014-01-10 12:02 UTC Space Weather Update

The coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with the R3 (Strong) Solar Flare Radio Blackout event from January 7th appears to have only had minor effects on Earth. Initial indications of a weak structure held true for the remainder of the period and the anticipated geomagnetic storming never materialized.
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:07 PM
 
Location: Pueblo - Colorado's Second City
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I'm afraid our Four Corners weather will not be cooperating, either. We are getting (hopefully) some badly needed snow tonight. Figures. When I was living in town, the weather seemed to always be perfect for the viewing of any celestial events, but the city lights got in the way. Now I'm in the middle of nowhere, and it's cloudy. *sigh*

Josseppi wrote: Figures it happens when I am in Hawaii.

Why is it that I don't feel so sorry for you?
Ya being in Hawaii is a nice get a way from the metroplex!

Actually I'm not leaving Honolulu so I'm in a city more urban then even Denver! I love it....
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:20 PM
 
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I don't think there was anything to see, the sun failed to deliver

2014-01-10 12:02 UTC Space Weather Update

The coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with the R3 (Strong) Solar Flare Radio Blackout event from January 7th appears to have only had minor effects on Earth. Initial indications of a weak structure held true for the remainder of the period and the anticipated geomagnetic storming never materialized.
Even if there was, it was too cloudy to see anything.
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Old 01-11-2014, 01:14 AM
 
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I was so irked because it was cloudy, but looks like it didn't matter.
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