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How to Watch the Northern Lights from 12 States Tonight
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Key Points:
- The northern lights may be visible late on Tuesday, Sept. 15, into early Wednesday, Sept. 16, due to fast-moving solar wind streams and bursts of charged particles from the sun causing geomagnetic storm activity.
- Visibility is expected to be best in northern states such as Alaska, Minnesota, and Maine, with the potential to extend further south to states like Oregon, Colorado, and New York if geomagnetic activity reaches stronger G2 levels.
- Observers should find dark locations away from city lights with a clear northern view for optimal aurora visibility, and can use NOAA’s 30-minute aurora forecast and space-weather apps to track real-time conditions.
- For photographing the northern lights, long exposure settings are recommended, but smartphone users can use “Night Mode” or “Pro Mode” to capture the aurora effectively.
