Aurora Forecast and Prediction for Tampa, Florida
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Kp: 0.33 | Bz: -4.95
Best Viewing Window: 7:27 PM – 7:07 AM EDT (11h 40m) · peak hours typically 11:22 PM – 3:22 AM
Best Viewing Window:
7:27 PM – 7:07 AM EDT Space Weather Now
Timing: Tonight · Signal Strength: High
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Oct 13
Too far south - the aurora stays out of view from Tampa even during a severe (Kp 9) storm.
Global: Moderate planetary activity expected - aurora across the high-latitude zone, and lower with a good substorm.
Best time to look up: 11:00 PM–2:00 AM EDT
35% chance of elevated activity · Kp 4 during viewing window
Oct 14
Too far south - the aurora stays out of view from Tampa even during a severe (Kp 9) storm.
Global: Moderate planetary activity expected - aurora across the high-latitude zone, and lower with a good substorm.
Best time to look up: 11:00 PM–2:00 AM EDT
20% chance of elevated activity · Kp 3.33 during viewing window
Oct 15
Global: This night's forecast isn't in NOAA's 3-day window yet - check back closer to the date.
This night's forecast isn't available yet - check back closer to the date.
Aurora Oval & Satellite & Sun
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Satellite View
Sunspots
Current sunspot number: 93
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Solar Wind & IMF (GSM)
- Bt
- 9.6 nT
- Bx
- -0.7 nT
- By
- -8.1 nT
- Bz
- -4.95 nT
- Clock Angle θ
- -31.3°
- Cone Angle φ
- 265.4°
- Speed
- 635 km/s
- Density
- 5.8 p/cc
IMF Detail (GSE) & Source
- Bx
- -0.7 nT
- By
- -6.1 nT
- Bz
- -7.3 nT
- θ Angle
- -49.7°
- φ Angle
- 263.9°
- Satellite
- SOLAR-1
- Data Quality
- Good
- Reading Time
- Oct 13, 2:07 PM EDT
Geomagnetic Indices
- Kp (now)
- 0.33
- Dst
- -8 nT
- HPI
- 8 GW
- Sunspot Number
- 93
Aurora Model
- Ovation Value
- 0
- Ovation Label
- None
- Model Data Time
- Oct 13, 2:47 PM EDT
- Ovation Data
- Live
Scores & Ratings
- Aurora Visibility
- 0 · Poor
- Aurora Visibility (w/ Moon)
- 0 · Poor
- Prediction Score
- 0 · Little to None
Sky & Location
- Cloud Cover
- 11% · Clear
- Clouds, Next Dark Window
- 34% · Few Clouds · ×0.85
- Aurora Visibility Tonight
- 0 · Poor (Outlook Tonight 0 × cloud 0.85)
- Solar Elevation
- 51.6° · Daytime
- Moon Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Moon Illumination
- 6%
- Moon Altitude
- 33.8° · Up
- Latitude
- 27.94752
- Longitude
- -82.45843
- Geomagnetic Latitude
- 37.1°
- Horizon Threshold
- Never
- Overhead Threshold
- Never
Prediction Model Inputs
- Bz Persistence (60min)
- 4.2 nT
- Newell Coupling
- 17120
- Latitude Gate
- 0.00 now · 0.00 tonight
- Dynamic Pressure
- 3.9 nPa
- Storm Watch (CME)
- ~0h · G1 (Minor)
- Watch Predicted Kp
- 5
Timing & Signal Strength
- Timing
- Tonight
- Signal Strength
- High
- L1 Delay
- ~39 min
- Magnetic Midnight
- 1:22 AM (peak hours 11:22 PM – 3:22 AM)
- Best Viewing Window
- 7:27 PM – 7:07 AM EDT (11h 40m)
3-Day Kp Forecast
| EDT | Oct 13 | Oct 14 | Oct 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM–11:00 PM | 4 | 3.67 | 2.67 |
| 11:00 PM–2:00 AM | 4.67 | 4 | 3.33 |
| 2:00 AM–5:00 AM | 5 | 2.67 | 3 |
| 5:00 AM–8:00 AM | 4.33 | 3.67 | 2.33 |
| 8:00 AM–11:00 AM | 4 | 3.67 | 1.67 |
| 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | 3.67 | 3.67 | 1 |
| 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | 3.33 | 3.33 | 1.33 |
| 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.33 |
| Max | 5 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Ap Index | 28 | 20 | 10 |
Storm Probability
| Level | Oct 13 | Oct 14 | Oct 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 35% | 35% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 35% | 25% | 5% |
| Moderate storm | 15% | 10% | 1% |
| Strong-Extreme storm | 5% | 1% | 1% |
Planetary K-index
Interplanetary Magnetic Field Bz-5 nT now
Southward (negative) Bz favors aurora. Observed data only, no forecast product exists for Bz.
Total IMF Field Bt9.6 nT now
Total interplanetary magnetic field strength - the ceiling on how negative Bz can go. A rising Bt alongside a still-fluctuating Bz often leads a stronger southward turn. Observed data only, no forecast product exists for Bt.
Global Storm Trend32 global now
Global (hemisphere-wide, not this city) prediction score over the last 24 hours, logged every 5 minutes - may differ from the Prediction ring above, which is specific to this location and time of night. Red above 70, yellow 50-70, teal below 50 - same thresholds used everywhere else on this page. Dashed line is the overall trend.
Dst History-8 nT now
Kyoto Dst geomagnetic storm index over the last 24 hours. Negative = ring-current energy stored = an active storm, not just predicted. Red below −50nT, yellow −20 to −50nT, teal above −20nT.
Solar Wind Speed & Pressure
Each line is scaled independently to its own 24h range (different units) - watch the shape, not a shared axis. A rising speed line or a pressure spike can signal an incoming stream or shock before Bz/Dst move.
Nerd Mode: See what’s really driving the score. Live solar wind, Bz, Kp, Dst, CME timing, and more. Data comes from NOAA SWPC and the Kyoto WDC, with a few metrics calculated here from the raw data. Live data refreshes every minute; trend charts every five.
Aurora Forecasts for Nearby Cities
Checking conditions somewhere else tonight? These are the closest cities with their own northern lights prediction.
- Orlando 77 mi
- Cape Coral 101 mi
- Jacksonville 172 mi
- Hialeah 197 mi
- Miami 205 mi
- Port St. Lucie 215 mi
- Atlanta 417 mi
- New Orleans 481 mi
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