Aurora Forecast
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OVATION Aurora Oval — Live
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Aurora Forecast
NOAA OVATION— %
Mean visibility probability, northern hemisphere (≥ 45° N)
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Current Kp
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Current Kp
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3-Hr Forecast Kp
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OVATION Peak
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Aurora Status
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3-Day Kp Forecast
NOAA planetary Kp forecast, 3-hour intervals
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