Northern Lights May Appear Farther South Than Usual This Weekend—Here's Where
Get ready for a dazzling light show in the sky from Friday night into the weekend. The northern lights are forecast to appear over 15 states, with auroras happening farther south than usual, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Alaska has the highest chance of spotting the phenomenon, as well as Michigan and Maine—if G1 storm levels are reached, which is the lowest level of geomagnetic storm activity. But sometimes auroras can appear much farther south than predicted (or barely show up at all). If G3 levels are reached, auroras could stretch as far down as Illinois and Oregon, according to NOAA.
A surprise G3 storm on May 28 triggered auroras in 17 states and even as far south as Italy. That storm had originally been forecast only to reach G1 levels.
Related: You've Never Seen the Northern Lights Like This—Astronauts Share Incredible View From Space
According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, those living in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Idaho, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Wyoming, Washington, and Iowa have the possibility of experiencing auroras tonight and into the weekend.
The best time to view the northern lights this time of year is in the early morning hours, around 1 to 2 a.m. local time. Be sure to head to a north-facing spot away from light pollution for your best chance of spotting them.
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