These 15 States Might See Aurora Borealis Friday Night
Forbes • • science
Key Points:
- Just over a dozen northern U.S. states may have a chance to see the aurora borealis on Friday due to a cooler, less dense area on the sun’s surface, according to NOAA.
- Northern Canada and Alaska have a higher likelihood of aurora visibility, while parts of Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan have a lower chance; some visibility is also possible in Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
- The best time to view the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, with NOAA advising viewers to seek high, north-facing locations away from light pollution.
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