This episode explores the cause-and-effect relationship between the Sun and Earth during Solar Minimum, and how some northern communities have a front row seat to geomagnetic activity regardless of solar activity.

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.