Aurora Borealis on the Horizon for US Viewers in Seven States This Week, Forecast Warns
Tuesday night marks a slim chance of witnessing the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights from states located along the U.S.-Canadian border. According to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the lights have a small probability of making an appearance for American viewers in these regions.
The latest space weather forecast predicts that geomagnetic storms caused by solar winds and a coronal mass ejection could intensify this week, with potential impacts visible further south starting Wednesday night. The Kp index, which measures the strength of solar wind activity, is expected to rise from three out of nine on Tuesday night to five on Wednesday.
Forecasters warn that these geomagnetic storms caused by high-speed solar winds and a coronal mass ejection could lead to minor to moderate geomagnetic storms starting Wednesday. While the storms are predicted to be relatively low-intensity, with a G2 rating on NOAA's scale, they can still cause the aurora to shine brighter and be visible in the lower 48 states.
In particular, these forecasts suggest that viewers in seven states may witness the Northern Lights this week: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
Tuesday night marks a slim chance of witnessing the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights from states located along the U.S.-Canadian border. According to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the lights have a small probability of making an appearance for American viewers in these regions.
The latest space weather forecast predicts that geomagnetic storms caused by solar winds and a coronal mass ejection could intensify this week, with potential impacts visible further south starting Wednesday night. The Kp index, which measures the strength of solar wind activity, is expected to rise from three out of nine on Tuesday night to five on Wednesday.
Forecasters warn that these geomagnetic storms caused by high-speed solar winds and a coronal mass ejection could lead to minor to moderate geomagnetic storms starting Wednesday. While the storms are predicted to be relatively low-intensity, with a G2 rating on NOAA's scale, they can still cause the aurora to shine brighter and be visible in the lower 48 states.
In particular, these forecasts suggest that viewers in seven states may witness the Northern Lights this week: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
aurora borealis in 7 states this week?? that's wild! i know some ppl might not believe in these forecasters but i'm low-key freaking out cuz this is literally something u only see on tv or documentaries 
and now we got a real chance to witness it ourselves!!! i mean, i've lived on the west coast my whole life and i never thought i'd see the northern lights from like cali lol. but idc if it's in orcas island or whatever, i wanna witness this spectacle 2ogether as us viewers!!! 
. I mean, can you imagine witnessing the aurora borealis right here in the States? It's like something out of a sci-fi movie 
. But at the same time, I feel like we're getting our expectations up only to have it be like "meh, it's just kinda pretty" 
. Like, don't get me wrong, it'll still be awesome and stuff, but come on, can we please just get some actual solar flares or something? 
She's always saying how cold it is up there. Maybe she'll finally get to see the northern lights and be all like "I told you so!" 
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. Like, what even is a coronal mass ejection? Sounds like something from a bad sci-fi movie plot 
. Anyway, I'm just here for the lights and the spectacle - bring on the aurora borealis! 
. I mean, it's just a bunch of colorful lights in the sky, right? It's not like it's going to change my life or anything 
. And let's be real, if you're lucky enough to see it, it's probably just gonna be a faint glow that disappears as soon as you look away 
. I'd rather stay up late and watch Netflix than bother waiting for some fleeting spectacle in the sky 
. At least they'll just have to deal with the usual winter blues 
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It's like nature's own personal fireworks display 
. I hope everyone who gets a chance to see it makes sure to grab their camera and capture some amazing shots 
. And for those who don't get to see it in person, there are always videos online that can give you a sense of what it's like... but I'm sure nothing compares to the real thing 
... I mean, who needs a boring old aurora display when you can just stay awake on Wednesday night with no lights to look at? Plus, have you seen the forecasts? G2 rating and low-intensity storms? Sounds like a total snooze-fest to me 
My grandkids would freak out if they could see this, it'd be an adventure for them. And even though I'm retired now, I still get excited about these things! 
OMG you guys! I'm so stoked to hear that we have a slim chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis this week 
. Washington, Oregon, Idaho... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Minnesota too 
. Who else is excited? Let's make this happen! 
Those geomagnetic storms are gonna make it SHINE 
That's like, a BIG deal! 
I'm so stoked for those living in the northern US this week! Watching the Aurora Borealis is literally a dream come true 
️ Can't wait to see the night sky light up 
NOAA is always on point with their space weather forecasts. 
We're stuck in the dark. 
. The thought of witnessing that ethereal light show is just mesmerizing... have you ever seen pics or vids of the Northern Lights? It's like nothing else on earth 
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? i was driving last weekend and saw this crazy storm rolling in from the west. it looked like a giant pinkish-purple blanket just covering everything... anyway, back to aurora borealis, isn't it wild that we get to see it in the lower 48 states sometimes? my sister went to wisconsin once and she said it was like having the whole sky lit up with neon lights 
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