Northern Lights Could Dazzle Skies Across 15 U.S. States Tonight
• A G1-level geomagnetic storm could make the Northern Lights visible across 15 northern U.S. states tonight.
• Peak viewing times are expected between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time; clear skies away from city lights are best for viewing.
• Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Upper Midwest, and parts of the Northeast have the greatest chance to see the auroras.
Geomagnetic storm may cause rare aurora display
A G1-level geomagnetic storm may bring a rare display of the Northern Lights across 15 northern U.S. states tonight. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, fast-moving solar wind could push auroras farther south than usual. Peak viewing times are expected between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.
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