Several northern U.S. states have a chance to catch the glow.
Skywatchers in North America, get ready for a dazzling treat this week. The northern lights – nature’s own celestial light show – may be visible across parts of the United States for two nights in a row, thanks to recent solar activity.
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According to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the aurora borealis will be viewable late Tuesday night (April 15) into early Wednesday, and again on Wednesday night (April 16). While the most vivid displays will be seen in Canada and Alaska, several northern U.S. states have a chance to catch the glow.
The aurora borealis occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth’s atmosphere. These interactions produce the glowing ribbons of color that dance across the night sky, typically near the magnetic poles.
Recent solar eruptions over the weekend sent a surge of these particles toward Earth, triggering a geomagnetic storm strong enough to potentially expand the aurora’s reach farther south than usual.
If you’re in the northern tier of the United States, keep your eyes on the skies. The following states have a potential for aurora visibility, especially in dark, rural areas away from light pollution:
Some forecasts even suggest the lights could dip farther south if the geomagnetic storm intensifies. And if clouds obscure your view, long-exposure photography might still capture the lights your eyes can’t.
Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or a first-time viewer, this week’s aurora borealis is worth staying up for. Just bundle up, look up, and enjoy the show!
