Here’s Where Aurora Could Be Visible in Northern U.S.
Forbes • • science
Key Points:
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a low chance of the northern lights being visible Thursday night from several U.S. states along the Canadian border, including northern Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
- Alaska has a significantly higher likelihood of aurora visibility compared to the lower 48 states.
- NOAA advises viewers to travel north to locations with clear, unobstructed views of the northern sky and minimal light pollution, ideally between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., when aurora activity is typically strongest.
- No major space weather events are predicted for Thursday night, suggesting any aurora sightings will likely be faint or sporadic.
