China

Where to see the aurora in China

Not tonight.

Kp is 0.3. Datong needs Kp 9+ for the oval overhead — right now it’s not reaching Datong.

Tonight's peak is forecast around Kp 3.7 (Unsettled). The forecast still depends on darkness, cloud and the moon at your exact spot.

Datong

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