Northern Lights May Be Visible in California and New England This Week

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center has predicted that a severe geomagnetic storm will hit Earth by midday Thursday, May 11, creating the aurora while also intermittently disrupting satellite, radio and GPS systems. The northern lights are typically most visible near the North Pole, sometimes stretching lower into Canada and the northern United States. However, Californians did catch a glimpse of the phenomenon earlier this year, and for enthusiasts hoping to get another look, experts say there are ways to improve your chances. The storm on Thursday was rated as G3 level, or “strong,” by the NOAA center, with “moderate” activity continuing into Friday.