They are possible here tonight – 5 minutes

Published on October 10, 2024, 2:08 p.m
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Tonight the northern lights are possible again over Austria.

Tonight the northern lights are possible again over Austria.

Tonight the northern lights are possible again over Austria. A strong solar storm hits Earth again.

von Sabrina carpenter

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A fast solar storm is heading straight for Earth again. The result: Northern lights are possible. Of the GeoSphere Austria it says: “The predicted index Kp due to this solar storm is between 6 and 9. For comparison: the geomagnetic disturbance on May 10th had a Kp = 9.” Who remembers the celestial spectacle in May? The northern lights illuminated the Austrian night sky in a variety of colors. More about this in: Northern lights in the Austrian night sky.

That’s how strong the northern lights were in May

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Will we see the Northern Lights tonight?

As far as the northern lights are concerned tonight, the forecasts are still a bit uncertain. “Aurora borealis in Austria would not be so unlikely. “Unfortunately, the weather forecast isn’t great, and clouds are likely to severely reduce visibility throughout Austria,” says GeoSphere Austria. Are you interested in space weather events? You can always find the current status on the SWAP/GEOSPHERE website.

The chances are best here!

Will we see northern lights now or not? Well, if you go by what they say Austrian Severe Weather Center (UWZ) Then it is likely that the northern lights will be visible in the following regions: “The best chances of clearing up are in East Tyrol and later in the night also in the Upper Murtal and in the northeast.” Unfortunately, where the sky is cloudy tonight, the chances are poor . In any case, the exact time is uncertain. Experts expect the solar storm to arrive sometime between tonight and Friday morning.

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Northern lights visible for the third time this week?

This week the Northern Lights were visible on two nights in a row. On the night of Monday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 8th, the colorful celestial spectacle lit up the night sky over Austria. More about this in: Wow: Northern lights make the night sky shine. On Tuesday night the Northern Lights were a little weaker, but many were nevertheless treated to a breathtaking sight. Today the Northern Lights would be visible for the third time this week.

Frequently asked questions

What are Northern Lights?

Auroras always occur when electrically charged particles from the solar wind hit the upper layers of the Earth’s atmosphere or the Earth’s magnetic field. Nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the high atmosphere are then stimulated to glow.

When do you have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Austria?

The chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Austria are highest in the winter months as the nights are long and dark. The sky must also be clear to have a good view. Especially during strong solar activity, such as intense solar flares, the northern lights can be visible as far as southern latitudes such as Austria. Observations are usually made in higher, light-poor regions, such as the Alps.

Why do northern lights appear in different colors?

The color of the northern lights depends on which gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are hit by the charged particles and at what altitude this occurs. Green light is usually caused by oxygen at an altitude of around 100 km, while red light is caused by collisions with oxygen at an altitude of over 200 km. Bluish and purple hues are caused by nitrogen at different altitudes.