Aurora Observation by Kartik Patel on Saturday, 28 February 2026 around 10:00 UTC
Summary
| Observer | Kartik Patel |
|---|---|
| Location | Tromsdalen, Norway High latitude |
| Coordinates | 69° 39' 5" N / 18° 59' 56" E |
| Time | Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 10:00 UTC |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Aurora visibility | Diffuse glow |
| Aurora brightness | Can only be seen in photos |
| Aurora forms | Band |
| Aurora Colors | Green |
| Aurora conditions | Kp1+ Hp30: 0+ Dst -9nT |
Story
The weather was very windy and cloudy, yet we witnessed a quiet auroral activity. The kP index forecast was around 2.0. It was celestial event worth the long distance travel and wait
Image information
Image copyright: Kartik Patel
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