Polar auroras may be seen in Moscow
Moscow, Aug 8. The Aurora Borealis may be visible from Moscow's latitude on the night of September 8-9, according to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute for Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Consensus
- Polar auroras may be visible on the night of September 8–9 in Moscow and central Russia.
- The phenomenon is linked to increased geomagnetic activity caused by solar plasma clouds.
- The geomagnetic activity has led to a significant southward shift of the auroral boundary toward mid-latitudes.
- The current auroral index is moderate (5 out of 10).
- Scientists warn that strong geomagnetic activity may resume in the evening.
- Observation of auroras at Moscow's latitude (53–56 degrees) is considered possible but unlikely.
Points of divergence
- A weak magnetic storm was registered on September 8, and its intensification to moderate and strong levels is possible. — vesti
- Multiple solar plasma ejections may reach Earth on September 8 and 9. — vm
- A solar flare of M1.88 magnitude was recorded on August 20 in active region 4513. — vm
- Sergey Pulinets, chief scientific officer at IKI RAS, discussed health conditions that may make people more sensitive to solar flares. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Auroras may be visible at Moscow latitude tonight — Вести
- Northern lights may be visible in Moscow due to magnetic storm at night on September 9 — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscow residents will be able to see the aurora borealis due to a magnetic storm — НТВ Москва