Aurora Might Be Visible In 9 States Saturday Night
Forbes • • business
Key Points:
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts mild auroral activity along the U.S.-Canada border on Saturday night, with low chances of seeing the northern lights in northern parts of several northern U.S. states.
- Northern Washington, northern Idaho, northern Montana, North Dakota, northern South Dakota, northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are expected to have limited visibility, while much of Alaska will have better viewing opportunities.
- Optimal viewing conditions include high vantage points, areas with minimal light pollution, and times between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., with Saturday night benefiting from minimal moonlight due to a 3% illuminated waning crescent moon.
- For photography, using tripods, avoiding flash on smartphones, utilizing night mode, low apertures, and wide-angle lenses can enhance the quality of northern lights photos.
- Despite the sun moving away from the peak of its 11-year solar cycle in 2024, several northern lights displays have occurred in June, though auroral activity is expected to decrease as the cycle progresses.