Northern Lights: Watch Aurora Borealis in these US states | Best viewing time
Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, could be visible across several northern and Midwestern US states this Friday night. As the sun nears the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, increased solar activity has created ideal conditions for this breathtaking natural phenomenon.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecast a Kp index of three for the upcoming event, which suggests heightened aurora activity and brighter displays in favorable weather conditions.
Solar Flares Spark Northern Lights Activity
The recent surge in aurora visibility is attributed to a solar X flare, a significant energy eruption from the sun. This flare caused a coronal mass ejection (CME)—an explosion of solar material—that reached Earth earlier in the week.
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Geomagnetic storms from this event have already caused the Northern Lights to appear further south than usual, with sightings reported as far as Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, and parts of southern California. Friday night promises another opportunity to catch this awe-inspiring spectacle in certain regions of the United States, as mentioned in a report by Forbes.
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