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Solar wind (Speed, Density), Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) (Bt, Bz)

Solar wind

Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF)

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Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Nuuk
Reykjavik

Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Tórshavn
Oulu, Rovaniemi, Sodankylä, Utsjoki
Kirkenes, Tromsø, Trondheim
Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, Vorkuta
Kiruna, Luleå, Sundsvall, Umeå
The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (530.8 km/sec.)

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