Northern Lights Science

Northern lights may be visible in 16 US states tonight

Northern Lights Forecast: 18 States Could See Aurora Borealis Wednesday

A moderate geomagnetic storm expected in the early hours of Thursday morning could make the northern lights visible in more than a dozen states overnight, including as far south as Nebraska and Iowa, ...

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Map shows states where northern lights may appear tonight

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Northern lights could dazzle in 20 states tonight. Where to watch.

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Will northern lights be visible from Wisconsin this week? Here's the forecast

Wisconsin is preparing for a potentially historic Winter storm at the start of Spring, as heavy winds, rain and snow are expected to hit diffe…

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Northern Lights Alert Upgraded: 20 States Could See Aurora Wednesday

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There's a chance to see the northern lights in New England Wednesday into Thursday

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Northern Lights Could be Visible in 20 States After New Alert

In addition to the possibility of a strong geomagnetic storm, there are a few other things that could help create ideal condtions for viewing the northern lights.

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Rare northern lights show may be visible in New Hampshire tonight

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The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Unusually Far South This Week—Here’s What to Know

March's 'equinox effect' may bring views of northern lights

The spring equinox and the sun's solar cycle could bring views of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, this March.

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Why Now Is Your Best Chance To See The Northern Lights Until The 2030s (Thank The Equinox Effect)

The combination of the Spring equinox and the Sun's solar cycle starting towards its minimum means now is the last best time to see aurorae for years.

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Skywatchers about to get best shot at northern lights until 2030

The "equinox effect" doubles the chance of auroral activity in March and September, when the fall equinox occurs, scientists say.

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The Hidden Danger of the Northern Lights

At a rocket test range in Alaska, scientists are firing rockets into the northern lights. They want to better understand the aurora because they are the visible fingerprint of a powerf

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Northern lights could be visible in DC-area Monday night: What to know

WASHINGTON (7News) — Seeing the northern lights in Washington, D.C. is rare — but Jan. 19 could be one of those special nights. A strong burst of energy from the sun, called a solar storm, is expected to reach Earth. When this energy interacts with our ...