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Can You See the Aurora From Lower Latitudes? What It Really Takes
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Can You See the Aurora From Lower Latitudes? What It Really Takes

You do not always have to fly north. During strong geomagnetic storms the aurora gets pushed far south — into central Europe and the northern US — if the Kp climbs high enough and your northern sky is dark and clear.

Team Visit Astronomy · Sep 2, 2026