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The Northern Lights dazzle and delight late tonight and Friday night
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Key Points:
- A partial lunar eclipse will begin in West Michigan shortly after 10:30 p.m., reaching maximum obscuration just after midnight, with clear skies expected for optimal viewing.
- Simultaneously, auroras may be visible due to incoming solar wind and geomagnetic storms caused by sunspot 4513, with minor to moderate storms predicted from August 27 to 29.
- The Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts Kp Index values near six during the eclipse, increasing the likelihood of auroras being visible in West Michigan, especially in rural, elevated areas away from light pollution.
- While auroras might not appear vividly to the naked eye, cell phone cameras can often capture the lights more effectively, and viewers are encouraged to share their photos and videos online.
