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These 10 States Could See The Aurora Thursday
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that the northern lights may be visible in up to 10 states on Thursday night, with mild auroral activity expected over the next two nights.
- The aurora borealis could be seen in northern parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, with Alaska having a higher likelihood of visibility.
- Optimal viewing conditions include high vantage points away from light pollution, preferably between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the best chance to see the northern lights.
- For photographing the aurora, using low aperture settings, wide-angle lenses, tripods, and night mode on smartphones without flash is recommended.
- The northern lights result from interactions between solar particles and Earth's magnetic field, with 2024 seeing a 500-year high in auroral activity due to the solar cycle peak, though activity is expected to decline as the cycle progresses.
