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Here’s Where Aurora Could Be Visible Tuesday
Forbes • • science
Key Points:
- The northern lights have a low likelihood of visibility on Tuesday in states along the U.S.-Canadian border, including northern Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and most of Alaska, with Alaska having some areas of high likelihood.
- NOAA experts recommend traveling north toward Earth's magnetic north pole in northern Canada for the best aurora viewing, choosing elevated locations away from city lights with clear night skies, especially between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
- The optimal seasons to view the aurora are around the spring equinox in March and the autumnal equinox in September.
- For photographing the aurora, using a smartphone with night mode, no flash, and shooting in RAW format is advised; additionally, a tripod and remote timer help stabilize the device for long exposure shots in low light conditions.
