You may not be used to looking at a space weather report, so let's look at a few things together. Auroral Map . This map shows you the current auroral activity at each pole as measured by satellites. Auroral activity is measured on a scale of 1 - 10 based on the amount of power deposited in a polar region. Solar Wind .
Big spots mean big solar storms and big auroras.
Click the image, or click here to find the current day. If you have time for one final quick stop, visit the Northern Lights Planetarium in Norway, where you will find a short article about the northern lights and folklore . Learners Online, Inc.