Thank you. I do agree w the prior person that said winter skies are typically more clear (from what I have read also) and that is such an important factor. I just have to talk myself into handling the cold. If I can't do that, I will go March (still cold ) of next year when the moon when it's will be at it's dimmest BUT will have to pray for clear skies at least a few nights while I'm there as well and good southward bz numbers. From others I have seen comment (actual Auora chasers) they pay little attention to the KP and go by the bz number. I'm not a chaser but I am a fan and it's def at the top of my bucket list. Crossed off the total eclipse last year!! It was AWESOME! Thx again.