Aurora Borealis Forecast: Northern Lights Visible in 10 States This Weekend
Aurora Borealis Forecast: Northern Lights Visible in 10 States This Weekend
US · Published Mar 15, 2026
NOAA predicts the Northern Lights will be visible in ten U.S. states this Saturday due to a moderate geomagnetic storm.
The geomagnetic storm, with a Kp index of four, is caused by heightened solar wind activity from a coronal hole.
March, around the spring equinox, is a favorable time to view the aurora, with northern states having the best visibility.
Northern Lights visible across ten U.S. states
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted that the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, will be visible across ten U.S. states this Saturday due to a moderate geomagnetic storm. This storm, upgraded from a minor level, has a Kp index of four out of nine, indicating that the lights could appear brighter and extend further south than usual. The geomagnetic activity is driven by enhanced solar wind conditions expected to persist through Monday, originating from a coronal hole high-speed stream. March is traditionally a favorable month for viewing the northern lights, as geomagnetic activity tends to increase around the spring equinox, creating ideal conditions for aurora sightings.
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