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9 States Could See The Aurora Friday
Forbes • • business
Key Points:
- The aurora borealis is forecasted to be visible Friday night in up to nine northern U.S. states, including parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, with Alaska having the best viewing chances.
- Optimal viewing times for the northern lights are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., especially from high vantage points with minimal light pollution.
- For photographing the aurora, experts recommend avoiding flash on smartphones, using night mode, and employing low apertures, wide-angle lenses, and tripods if possible.
- The northern lights result from charged solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field, with 2024 marking a peak in solar activity and auroral displays, though sightings are expected to decline as the solar cycle moves past its peak.
