You Could Catch a Glimpse of Northern Lights This Week
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The greatest likelihood of sightings stretches from New York in the east to Washington state in the west, but the view line goes as far south as Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa, according to a forecast map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) predicts a strong northern lights display on Thursday, Nov. 6 — weather allowing — as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the aurora could be visible across up to 20 U.S. states.
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NOAA northern lights forecast for Nov. 6-7
The northern lights will be possible again tonight with the chances of a strong geomagnetic storm impacting the planet. This comes after a strong storm was observed last night.
That’s according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, which said a strong geomagnetic storm “is in progress.” One possible effect is that aurora borealis, or the northern lights, may be visible on the northern horizon in the upper part of the U.S., including Washington, per the center.
Head into the darkness if you want the best chance to see the neon skies. Avoid as much light pollution as possible and find a clear view of the horizon facing north. Popular spots include dark sky territory like the Adirondacks and clear horizons like Lake Ontario or Northern New York bordering Lake Champlain.
One of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year is poised to bring displays of the northern lights to several states in the U.S. on Thursday night.
The northern lights will be possible again tonight with the chances of a strong geomagnetic storm impacting the planet. This comes after a strong storm was observed last night.
The view line on SWPC's dashboard map shows people in up to 14 states could see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, Tuesday night. Michiganders as far south as Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Port Austin may be able to see the glowing lights in the night sky to the north, NOAA says.