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Is the Aurora Worth the Drive Tonight? Ask Scout AI
Ask Scout AI about tonight’s aurora: chance, Kp, the dark window and spots to shoot from, before you drive.
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Ask in plain words
“Aurora tonight near Tromsø? Worth driving?”
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Read the card
The aurora card shows tonight’s label for that spot (possible, likely), the Kp index and that location’s dark window, using NOAA space weather data.
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Pick a dark spot
It suggests spots to shoot from. Tap See spots on map, or open the aurora view on the LensScape map.
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Check clouds before you go
A strong forecast doesn’t help under cloud. Ask for a shoot plan at your spot for tonight to see cloud cover for the window.
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Make it a trip
“Plan a route there for 10 PM” gives you a draft trip you can review and save.
Questions
What Kp do I need?
It depends on how far north you are. The card’s label already accounts for the spot you asked about.
Can I check a future night?
No. The aurora check covers tonight only.
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