https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/541806765_1358019909657233_1444277015331522116_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=vm7itjf0njQQ7kNvwFyOUsH&_nc_oc=Adkc2HiLURt6BubyZNBwM_B2Pu80lWPdM19H5auEKcLSKBuUsiLFN5Nk4dp8Y2HUUAk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&edm=AKK4YLsEAAAA&_nc_gid=_4GY8mIJa8cjLzsGapXU-w&oh=00_AfV0JoBmYpoR-_n_p0Vm6YV7IbwwMDfGnLK43qzkPSaU3w&oe=68BC5361WHAT A TEASE: While a substorm about an hour ago briefly allowed for faint Aurora visibility in Ohio, we wanted to point you to this. We monitor solar winds (not KP Index) for the chances to see auroras.
Now, ideally we want the Bz values to be pinned south (negative) for 30+ minutes. Within the last half hour we had a slight pin south, but it quickly bounced back north strongly. It is hard to say what exactly a coronal mass ejection (CME) will do. Does it have some life? Maybe…but this is why we always say “possible” on these, and never “bank on it” or “guarantee.”
We shall see how things unfold. Is it worth losing sleep over? Perhaps not. Depends on your perspective!
– 12:02 AM 9/2/25