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Minimal
Auroras

April 7, 2026 Wabana Township, MN Kp 2
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Last Chance before my Storm Chase Trip

Conditions were minimal for auroras: 500 km/s solar wind and Bz ranging from +1 to -3 nT. The moon was mostly full but waning, and it didn't rise until well after midnight. The skies were clear. I thought I would go out and see what I could see.

I wanted to go out at least one more time before the big chase trip. Due to some well-timed snow and cold, there was healthy ice on the lakes, and it was easy to walk out, so out to Wabana I went. The auroras were minimal, but it was fun to get out there one last time this season.

Wabana
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