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A geomagnetic storm could bring the aurora borealis into nine U.S. states on Monday, offering a rare viewing opportunity under dark, clear skies. For the best chance to see it, find a dark area away from city lights and check local aurora forecasts for the optimal viewing window, typically late evening into the early hours.
NOAA expects a minor G1 geomagnetic storm from a fast solar wind that could bring the northern lights to parts of the northern U.S. tonight into early Saturday, best seen after dusk in dark, rural areas. Potential viewing spans Alaska and northern states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine, aided by a new moon that darkens the skies. Auroras occur when solar wind energizes atmospheric gases.
Forecasters say a geomagnetic disturbance could push the Northern Lights into the continental U.S., with up to 10 states in the aurora strike zone expected to have a chance to see them Friday night under dark skies away from city lights.
A fast solar wind from a coronal hole could trigger a G1 geomagnetic storm tonight through May 17, boosting aurora chances across the northern U.S. and potentially allowing sightings as far south as Michigan and Maine, with strongest activity between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. EDT. Visibility depends on cloud cover and darkness; if conditions align, look to dark skies and consider aurora forecasts for real-time updates.
A powerful M5.7 solar flare on May 10 released a CME that mostly misses Earth but could graze our planet, raising the chance of northern lights across high latitudes in the coming days. NOAA and the UK Met Office forecast a weak geomagnetic storm around May 13 as sunspot regions AR4436 and AR4432 evolve, with potential for more activity and even X-class flares in the near term.
A powerful M5.7 solar flare from sunspot AR4436 on May 10 produced a CME that could skim Earth around May 13, potentially triggering minor geomagnetic storms and visible auroras at high latitudes; a radio blackout was reported over the Atlantic during the event, and forecasters warn more solar activity may follow as sunspots evolve.
NOAA forecasts a G1–G2 geomagnetic storm driven by high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole, potentially lighting up the aurora tonight through early Friday (May 8) across Alaska, Canada, and parts of the northern U.S.; the best viewing is late at night into the early morning hours with clear, dark skies, though cloud cover and light pollution can limit visibility, and activity may extend to southern latitudes like Michigan or New York depending on conditions.
NOAA forecasts a minor geomagnetic storm that could push the aurora well south of its usual range, potentially visible across 24 U.S. states tonight, with peak viewing between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time in clear, dark skies; Alaska is most favorable, but a broad swath from the West to the Northeast could see shimmering skies if conditions hold and solar activity remains strong.
A geomagnetic storm from solar activity could illuminate the night sky across up to 24 U.S. states on Saturday, weather permitting. observers should seek dark, clear skies away from city lights and monitor local forecasts for viewing windows and KP/index alerts as the event unfolds into the night.
NOAA says as many as 18 northern U.S. states (including Alaska) could see the aurora borealis tonight as solar winds drive geomagnetic storms; visibility is most likely after sunset or before sunrise, with NOAA offering maps and a 30–90 minute forecast window.
A surge of fast solar wind could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight and tomorrow, pushing the Northern Lights into mid-latitude skies from Illinois to Oregon. NOAA forecasts moderate (G2) storms, with the possibility of stronger (G3) bursts. The display is expected to peak between 5 p.m. and 2 a.m. EDT, weather permitting, and skywatchers are advised to find dark, clear sites and use long-exposure photography for the best view.
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a moderate geomagnetic storm for April 17–18 due to a fast solar wind, with the potential for northern lights to be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon. Viewing windows are roughly 5:00 PM–2:00 AM ET on April 17–18, and 2:00 AM–5:00 AM ET on April 18, depending on conditions; stronger bursts (G3) could push auroras farther south. If skies stay clear and dark, you might catch faint auroras from northern states, alongside the ongoing Lyrid meteor shower (peaking around April 22). For best viewing, find a north-facing, low-light area and consider using a space weather app for location-based forecasts.
A large coronal hole on the sun may trigger a moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm, potentially making the aurora borealis visible across many Northern U.S. states (from New York to Idaho) this Friday–Saturday; monitor NOAA’s aurora dashboard for the latest viewing conditions and prepare for dark, clear skies to catch the display.
A large coronal hole opened in the Sun’s atmosphere, sending high-speed solar wind toward Earth and potentially lighting up the Northern Lights across several northern U.S. states Friday night into Saturday morning (Idaho to New York). NOAA forecasts gusty geomagnetic activity (possible G2 storm), which could cause visible auroras under darker skies aided by a new moon. The auroras result from solar particles interacting with Earth’s atmosphere near the poles, driven by coronal holes and related solar wind structures.
A powerful X1.4 solar flare from sunspot region 4405 caused radio blackouts on Earth’s sunlit side and launched a fast CME, with NOAA warning of a possible Earth-directed component and a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm watch. NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission is planned no earlier than April 1, but space weather could disrupt launch communications and early maneuvers; if the CME impacts Earth, auroras could appear at unusually low latitudes in the United States.