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space8 days ago•72 min saved

Three CMEs Could Spark a Northern Lights Show Across the U.S. Tonight

Three coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could produce glancing geomagnetic storms over the next few days, raising the odds of seeing the northern lights across parts of the northern United States tonight and possibly into May 20. If conditions peak at G1, viewers in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan and Maine may spot auroras; with a stronger G2, Idaho and New York could join the show. Most CMEs will miss Earth, but lingering solar wind from a coronal hole could boost geomagnetic activity. The best viewing window is a few hours around local midnight in clear, dark skies away from light pollution, though visibility remains unpredictable depending on magnetic field alignment.

via Space|

#aurora #cme #noaa

science8 days ago•38 min saved

Aurora Alert: Nine States May See the Northern Lights Monday

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.

via Forbes|

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science10 days ago•3 min saved

Aurora Alert: Northern Lights Possible Across 10 U.S. States Tonight

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.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #noaa

science10 days ago•38 min saved

South-to-North Glow: 10 U.S. States Could See Friday Night Aurora

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.

via Forbes|

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space10 days ago•71 min saved

Geomagnetic Wind May Bring Northern Lights to Michigan and Maine This Weekend

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.

via Space|

#aurora #geomagnetic-storm #noaa

space14 days ago•10 min saved

Sun unleashes massive flare as Earth faces CME and potential Northern Lights displays

A massive solar flare produced a coronal mass ejection (CME) traveling toward Earth at roughly 650 km/s. The CME is expected to pass by Earth, possibly with a glancing impact late on May 12–13 UTC, potentially triggering auroral displays and light shows across northern latitudes. Met Office and NOAA are monitoring the situation, noting patchy UK cloud but the chance of Northern Lights across northern Scotland and similar latitudes.

via The Independent|

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science18 days ago•5 min saved

Aurora Alert: Solar Wind Could Paint the Sky Tonight

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.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #noaa

science1 month ago•38 min saved

Aurora Forecast: 24 U.S. States Could Catch the Northern Lights Saturday Night

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.

via Forbes|

#aurora #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Northern Lights Light Up 25 States Tonight—Where to See Them

The aurora borealis could be visible across 25 U.S. states tonight, from Alaska to parts of the Northeast, with the best views in dark, rural locations after nightfall (roughly 10 p.m.–2 a.m.). NOAA’s space weather forecast indicates varying auroral activity, so observers should seek clear northern horizons and consider long-exposure photography to capture the display.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aurora-borealis #dark-skies #noaa-forecast

space1 month ago•2 min saved

Lyrids Peak Could Bring Northern Lights Across Nearly 25 U.S. States

NOAA says the northern lights could be visible in up to about 25 U.S. states, with Alaska having the best odds, on the night the Lyrids meteor shower peaks (April 21–22); observers farther south, including Nebraska, may also see faint auroras if conditions align, and the aurora-forecast tool has been restored after an outage.

via USA Today|

#aurora-borealis #lyrids-meteor-shower #noaa

space1 month ago•69 min saved

Auroras Could Brighten the Midwest Tonight as Solar Wind Sparks Geomagnetic Storm

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.

via Space|

#aurora #geomagnetic-storm #noaa

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Aurora Lights Could Dazzle 18 States Tonight

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center says the northern lights could be visible tonight across 18 U.S. states if skies stay clear, with the aurora expected to be strongest on April 16–17; visibility depends on the Kp index and NOAA's nightly viewline forecast.

via USA Today|

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space1 month ago•62 min saved

Giant Solar Hole Could Bring Northern Lights Across Several U.S. States This Weekend

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.

via Live Science|

#aurora-borealis #coronal-hole #geomagnetic-storm

space2 months ago•50 min saved

Midwest and beyond could see northern lights as solar storm approaches this weekend

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center warns of a G2 geomagnetic storm on March 19 (UTC) as multiple coronal mass ejections head toward Earth. The activity could push the auroral oval far south, with potential sightings in mid-latitudes including Illinois and New York, depending on CME timing and local conditions. Impacts could begin as early as 11 p.m. ET on March 18, with strongest activity 2–8 a.m. ET on March 19 and possibly lingering into March 20, and a wider window increases the chance for aurora displays given clear skies and favorable magnetic orientation.

via Space|

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stargazing2 months ago•55 min saved

Nine U.S. States Could See the Northern Lights Tonight

Space.com reports that a fast solar wind is expected to sweep past Earth tonight (March 13), potentially triggering a minor geomagnetic storm and making the northern lights visible across nine U.S. states (Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Idaho, Washington, and Maine) if skies are clear. Best viewing is tonight into Saturday, with auroras possibly reaching farther south if conditions strengthen, per NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

via Space|

#auroras #geomagnetic-storm #noaa