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Northern Lights Forecast: These 15 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight As Geomagnetic Storms Approach
- On the night of June 25, the northern lights may be visible across parts of 14 U.S. states including Alaska, Washington, and New York due to a geomagnetic storm.
- This event follows a high-speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole on the sun, which is expected to trigger a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm affecting Earth's magnetic field.
- Aurora sightings require dark, clear skies and low light pollution, occurring when electrons interact with oxygen and nitrogen atoms high in the atmosphere, creating the vibrant colors of the display.
- NOAA predicts the Kp index will reach a peak of five out of nine, and the Space Weather Prediction Center recommends watching for the aurora between late evening and early morning hours, ideally from dark locations away from urban lighting and using cameras if available.
- Following this evening, geomagnetic activity is anticipated to decrease, although a brief, low-level G1 storm is expected on June 26; as a result, opportunities to view the northern lights across affected states are likely to decline swiftly.
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Northern lights could be visible tonight across the northern US
You may get the chance to see the northern lights tonight, June 25, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center predicts a geomagnetic storm, which produces the famous purple, pink and green lights that dance across the sky. NOAA is forecasting a G2-level geomagnetic storm – classified as moderate – with the agency’s Kp index forecast to peak at 5.67. The level of activity is strong enough to g…
Aurora borealis forecast: Northern lights may be visible in 15 states tonight. Here’s the best time to see them
If you missed the northern lights, or aurora borealis, earlier this month, you may have a second chance tonight, Wednesday, June 25, when they may be visible in some 15 U.S. states. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts the next possibility for viewing the northern lights is Wednesday night, with best viewing from Alaska to South Dakota. The agency’s three-day forecast is predicting G1 to G2 geomagnetic storms (on …
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