Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the U.S. Due to Powerful Geomagnetic Storm

Geomagnetic Storm Sparks Widespread Aurora Visibility

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a powerful geomagnetic storm is expected to last through late Monday, creating ideal conditions for aurora sightings.

📌 Storm Strength: G3 (Strong) to G4 (Severe)
📌 Cause: Ongoing coronal mass ejection (CME) impact
📌 Best Viewing Time: Late night to early morning

The solar flare detected on Friday has already produced visible auroras, with National Weather Service offices in Rapid City, S.D., and Spokane, Wash., sharing breathtaking images.

Where Can You See the Northern Lights?

🌌 Most Likely Viewing Areas:
✅ Alaska
✅ Montana
✅ North Dakota
✅ Minnesota
✅ Wisconsin
✅ Michigan
✅ South Dakota
✅ Vermont
✅ New Hampshire
✅ Maine

🌌 Possible Aurora Sightings:
✅ Idaho
✅ Washington
✅ Oregon
✅ New York
✅ Massachusetts
✅ Connecticut
✅ Rhode Island
✅ Nebraska
✅ Iowa
✅ Wyoming
✅ Illinois
✅ Indiana
✅ Pennsylvania
✅ Northern California & Alabama

Auroras are unpredictable, meaning displays could move farther south than anticipated, or fail to appear due to unfavorable conditions.

How to See the Northern Lights Near You

✅ Find a dark, north-facing vantage point – City lights reduce visibility.
✅ Best time to view: 1–2 a.m. local time (before dawn).
✅ Use an aurora tracking app – Download apps like “My Aurora Forecast & Alerts” or “Space Weather Live” for location-based updates.

Want real-time aurora forecasts? Stay up-to-date with NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center’s live blog.

Final Thoughts: Will You Catch the Show?

With Earth’s magnetic field reacting to space weather, tonight’s aurora could be one of the best sightings of the year. If you capture an amazing shot, send it to spacephotos@space.com for a chance to be featured.

Will the northern lights be visible where you live? Drop your location and let’s track the sky together! 🌌✨