Observe the Aurora Borealis Spectacle This Week: Locations with the Vibrant Night Sky Display
Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights This Week!
In case you didn't catch the northern lights over the weekend, don't sweat it. You still might have a chance to witness this spectacular phenomenon this week. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), some northern states could experience the aurora borealis again from Monday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 3.
From tonight onwards, most of Canada will be graced with the presence of the northern lights, along with some American states. Here's the list of U.S. states with the best chances of seeing the aurora borealis tonight: Alaska, Montana, Washington, Idaho, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and upstate New York.
Only a few states will have a chance to spot the northern lights tomorrow night. According to the NOAA forecast, the northern regions of states directly bordering Canada will have the best chances.
So, don't blink and miss this celestial show!
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Discover an Unexpected Visitor to Our Solar System: Meet Pluto's 'Wild Cousin'As Earth edges closer to the summer solstice on June 21, a rise in northern lights sightings across the U.S. is anticipated. The geomagnetic storm likely to make the northern lights visible tonight and tomorrow stemmed from the weekend and is being pushed by an ongoing coronal mass ejection, a phenomenon where the sun spews large quantities of plasma and magnetic field into space.
The Kp index is set to reach five tonight and four tomorrow night. The Kp Index is a numerical scale, ranging from one to 10, that gauges geomagnetic activity. Values between 3 and 5 on the Kp scale mean the aurora will be brighter and more active.
NOAA predicts a geomagnetic storm of G3 level or higher, which suggests auroras might be visible at lower latitudes. The optimal viewing window is usually between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.
For a better experience, check the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) website for 3-day forecasts and alerts regarding geomagnetic storms. You can also use apps like "My Aurora Forecast & Alerts" or "Space Weather Live" to get forecasts tailored to your location and receive alerts for optimal aurora viewing.
For specific dates and locations, referencing June 2022 data would be more appropriate, as the current search results are from 2025.
Newsabout space weather predicts a geomagnetic storm of G3 level or higher on June 2 and 3, possibly making the northern lights visible at lower latitudes such as U.S. states like Alaska, Montana, Washington, Idaho, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and upstate New York. This is according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Kp index is expected to reach five tonight and four tomorrow night, indicating brighter and more active northern lights. To optimize your viewing, check the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) website or use apps like "My Aurora Forecast & Alerts" or "Space Weather Live" for forecasts and alerts specific to your location.
