Patty Winter wrote:
> I'm starting to suss out where to go in 2011 or 2012 for the
> peak of the solar cycle to see some really good aurorae. If
> I recall correctly, the viewing is actually better below the
> polar circle, right? (In this case, I'm aiming for the Arctic.)
> Assuming that one gets away from light pollution, would there
> be any substantial difference in the quality of the aurorae
> in, say, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau? (Or Canadian cities
> at equivalent latitudes.)
I'm planning a trip to northwest Canada and Alaska this year, and also
hope to get some aurora viewing in. Of course, the long nights of winter
are likely best, but here's some links:
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/aurora_predict/worldmap6.html
http://www.spaceweather.com/
http://www.aurorachasers.com/
http://www.auroraborealisyukon.com/auroracast/
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/Aurora/index.html
http://www.gedds.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/
http://www.salatshots.com/aurora-prediction.php
http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/lights.html
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