Northern Lights Tonight: When To See Aurora Borealis
The aurora borealis appeared over the Columbia River Gorge from Chanticleer Point Lookout during early morning hours on May 11, 2024 in Latourell, Oregon.
Aurora borealis could appear across USA overnight on Monday August 18 and Tuesday August 19 following geomagnetic storm prediction from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center. With moon rising early this week night skies remain dark enough for auroral activity visibility on northern horizon from 10 USA states.
Mid to late August marks start of aurora borealis season in Northern Hemisphere.
Northern Lights Tonight: When To See Aurora
NOAA three day forecast shows minor geomagnetic storm rated G1 on scale from G1 to G5. Per NOAA prediction Kp index offering rough guide to aurora display intensity might hit 5.
NOAA newest aurora viewline suggests aurora displays possible in northern USA states and Canada with 16 USA states having opportunity from about 10:00 p.m. EDT on Monday August 18 until around 4:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday August 19.
Late on August 18 active conditions followed by G1 minor geomagnetic storm levels on August 19 are probable due to influence onset from recurrent negative polarity coronal hole high speed streams states NOAA update. Coronal hole high speed streams allow solar wind easier escape from sun moving rapidly.
Northern Lights Tonight: Where To See Aurora
Portions of USA states potentially viewing aurora if forecasts accurate include
- Alaska
- Washington
- Idaho
- Montana
- Wyoming
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Iowa
- northern Illinois
- Michigan
- New York
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Review NOAA 30 minute forecast or Glendale App for latest updates.
This solar activity rise comes as night skies darken earlier and longer at mid northern latitudes in Northern Hemisphere. Even aurora borealis possibility in USA stems from current solar maximum peak of 11 year cycle where sun magnetic activity rises and falls.
Likely peaking late 2024 sun now appears waning yet unconfirmed possibly double peak with finest aurora displays often post solar maximum. Aurora likely visible in USA for several more years.
Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
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