This episode looks at "What's Up" in the northern sky this week (a timely blend of astronomy, aeronomy and atmospheric optics for northern sky aficionados), and we explore the latest aurora research headlines, including some stratospheric mysteries that inspired this week's rocket launch from the Poker Flat Research Range near Fairbanks, Alaska. And don't miss this week's aurora forecast for Northern Canada and Alaska!






Episode 9 Sources & Resources:Anchorage Daily News / Poker Flat Research Range YouTube Channel / Poker Flat Research Range website (Geophysical Institute – University of Alaska Fairbanks) / University of Texas at Arlington Press Release






The all-new Kp3 Podcast on Astronomynorth.com explores the frontiers of geospace and all things aurora. Hosted by James Pugsley, Kp3 features weekend aurora forecasts for Northern Canada and Alaska, solar cycle and geomagnetic storm updates, app reviews, media alerts, photography, special guests and all sorts of conversations about the nature, culture and wonder of Canada's northern sky.