The million-dollar question, of course, is: Will we see them tonight? It’s the kind of question that turns sane adults into frantic weather wizards. I’m right there with you, cross-referencing the Kp-index with the phase of the moon like it’s an ancient ritual.
Here’s the real tea: even the experts hate giving a straight answer. They’ll say "maybe" with a shrug, which is basically astro-speak for "grab a blanket and prepare to be disappointed."