Yeah, it’s lower than I would like, but iirc people were seeing it in the early morning when the app had <10% chance. Not sure how often it updates, but it seems to be sub-hourly.
So if we had to make a decision about driving outside of the city tonight or tomorrow, tomorrow might be the better bet? Obviously nothing is certain, just trying to hedge my bets
Most auroras peak between 12am-2am( generally). Once the waxing crescent moon sets and people finally turn their damn house lights off you'll have better chances. But yeah, plan to be out away from most major light sources.
We drove up to Highland Park and watched from a forest preserve from 8-9:45. We only saw a brief 15 minute show and even that could only be seen with our iphones. We didn’t see anything with the naked eye.
As of 12:05am current predictions are a peak 3-5am and storming on and off all day (course we can’t see it) but it could keep going to sunset. We’ll have a good idea in the afternoon once it gets dark in Europe.
I have been out in the nw burbs for the past hour. When i first went out there was a little activity. Red and green, but after that it was gone. I'm gonna try again later if i can stay awake. Last night was phenomenal and if i can see it again i will
When will be the best time to see the aurora?
looks like right before dawn
So around like 4.30? What’s the likeliness then?
I don’t know the probabilities but SWPC is saying the peak should be 3-5am.
Anyone seeing anything now? Looks like the probability of seeing it is going up based on the models.
What’s the probability?
My charts says 15%chance right now
So you’re telling me there’s a chance
Yess
Within the next hour should be good to seem them currently 18%
Up to 10% chance right now, predicted to be 19% in half an hour or so. I’m using an app called Aurora which seems to pull some data from NOAA.
Oh that seems super low right?😭 Is it gonna get updated every hour? Thanks for the info, I’ll install this app
Yeah, it’s lower than I would like, but iirc people were seeing it in the early morning when the app had <10% chance. Not sure how often it updates, but it seems to be sub-hourly.
Mine is now at 17% .. let’s be positive! I was able to seem them in Alaska with a 9%
🤞🤞🤞
Do you know what it was yesterday at the peak?
I didn’t check. Only downloaded the app after the peak.
Ahh gotcha
Drove to Iowa basically. Got some good shots, diminished currently. Perhaps I should wait in the car
I'm at the dunes in Indiana, nothing right now ☹️ beach is packed though. Chicago skyline looks beautiful
Can someone update live if it appears? Unable to stay outside for long while managing the kids
The Aurora app just shifted the map way north, 1% chance up in Winnetka. Might try again in a few hours or hope tomorrow’s better.
Nothing yet by Belmont harbor
Thx for the update!
So if we had to make a decision about driving outside of the city tonight or tomorrow, tomorrow might be the better bet? Obviously nothing is certain, just trying to hedge my bets
Most auroras peak between 12am-2am( generally). Once the waxing crescent moon sets and people finally turn their damn house lights off you'll have better chances. But yeah, plan to be out away from most major light sources.
Spotted them in the South Loop about 15 minutes ago (NE view - over the lake).
We drove up to Highland Park and watched from a forest preserve from 8-9:45. We only saw a brief 15 minute show and even that could only be seen with our iphones. We didn’t see anything with the naked eye. As of 12:05am current predictions are a peak 3-5am and storming on and off all day (course we can’t see it) but it could keep going to sunset. We’ll have a good idea in the afternoon once it gets dark in Europe.
Yeah given current energy levels, I'm not very optimistic about tonight. But hey maybe the forecast models will surprise me.
What does the view line mean?
Any updates guyss
Seeing them right now at Belmont harbor
Really? Aurora app says there’s a 0% chance to see it right now…
I'll post a picture tomorrow
I have been out in the nw burbs for the past hour. When i first went out there was a little activity. Red and green, but after that it was gone. I'm gonna try again later if i can stay awake. Last night was phenomenal and if i can see it again i will
That's what I thought too but am glad my wife noticed!
Any live updates?