Northern Lights Visible Across 19 U.S. States This Week
• The NOAA forecasts a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm, potentially making the Northern Lights visible in 19 U.S. states.
• The 'equinox effect' around March 20 enhances auroral activity, allowing the Northern Lights to be seen as far south as Illinois and Oregon.
• Prime viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time on March 18 and 19; find dark locations away from city lights for optimal viewing.
Northern Lights visible across 19 U.S. states
This week, the Northern Lights are expected to be visible across 19 U.S. states due to a forecasted moderate to strong geomagnetic storm from NOAA. The increased visibility is due to the 'equinox effect' around the spring equinox on March 20, which allows more charged particles from the sun to interact with Earth's atmosphere, intensifying the aurora. Typically seen near the magnetic poles, the aurora borealis may be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon, depending on the storm's strength. The best viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time on March 18 and 19.
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