Northern Lights Could Dazzle 23 U.S. States Tonight – Here’s How to Catch the Show

Geomagnetic Storm Brings Aurora Visibility to 23 States

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth is currently experiencing a strong geomagnetic storm following a CME impact in the early hours of June 1.

📌 Expected Storm Levels: G1 to G4
📌 Peak Kp Index: 7.67 (High Auroral Activity)
📌 Best Viewing Time: 1–2 a.m. (local time)

If the storm reaches G3 or G4 levels, the northern lights could extend into high-latitude U.S. states, including Michigan, Maine, and Minnesota.

States with Northern Lights Visibility Tonight

🌌 Most Likely to See Auroras:
✅ Alaska
✅ Montana
✅ North Dakota
✅ Minnesota
✅ Wisconsin
✅ Michigan
✅ South Dakota
✅ Vermont
✅ New Hampshire
✅ Maine

🌌 Possible Aurora Viewing:
✅ Idaho
✅ Washington
✅ Oregon
✅ New York
✅ Massachusetts
✅ Connecticut
✅ Rhode Island
✅ Nebraska
✅ Iowa
✅ Wyoming
✅ Illinois
✅ Indiana
✅ Pennsylvania

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! 🌌✨