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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
The Northern Lights Will Be Visible in These States Tonight, But Only During This Time
Bucket listers, tonight may be your chance to cross a top item off your list. No, we're not talking about seeing a favorite celebrity or traveling to a dream country. We're talking about something better, something free that can potentially be done from the comfort of your home. For many states, there's a high probability of viewing the Northern Lights tonight. Aurora Borealis, as it's more formally known, is a phenomenon that occurs when , colliding with molecules in the planet's upper atmosphere. The result is waves of neon light dancing through the sky. Most of the time, this phenomenon is only visible in or around the Arctic Circle in countries such as Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Russia. However, every so often, a cosmic event will occur that drops the visibility line of the Northern Lights lower, making them viewable from several U.S. states. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a severe geomagnetic storm is set to impact Earth from June 1-3, 2025, reaching its peak on June 2. While a geomagnetic storm may seem scary, it's quite harmless to humans. A geomagnetic storm occurs when there's a swift change in solar wind. This typically happens a few times a year, with more severe storms occurring every couple of years, like the one tonight. Because of the shift in wind, the visibility line of the Aurora Borealis moves south, expanding its potential for viewing. While viewing the Northern Lights may seem self-explanatory, just look at the sky; there are a few more factors at play that can affect if and how well you may be able to spot the cosmic phenomenon. First is location, there are 16 states that are said to have visibility for tonight's event. Second is the weather. Aurora Borealis is best viewed via clear night skies. Third is light. Like stargazing, the Northern Lights are most visible in a dark setting, away from city light pollution. Last is time. The best time to watch the dance of the sky is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., which means you won't have to stay up too late. Visibility will depend on a number of factors, but of viewing the Aurora Borealis during tonight's storm. Alaska Idaho Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana New Hampshire New York North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Vermont Washington Wisconsin You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Northern Lights may be visible in our region overnight
You'll want to keep a close eye to the sky tonight into early Tuesday morning, especially if you're a night owl. A tremendous weekend geomagnetic storm is waning, but there's a small chance for additional views tonight. Check out the latest, here! High pressure to our south will allow skies to clear up late today through the overnight providing some good viewing conditions for the Northern Lights. However, the leftovers of the weekend geomagnetic storm are fairly weak. The chances of seeing this beautiful light display are low, but it's not a 0% chance and that's why I wanted to let you know about it. If you're going to capture any photos of the Aurora Borealis, it will be with the long exposure setting on your camera. Our friends in southern Quebec have the best chance out of anyone in our coverage area to see the wondrous display! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Citizen
16 hours ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
South Africans may witness rare southern lights after solar storm
Parts of South Africa could witness the Aurora Australis, or southern lights, lighting up the sky tonight. Zululand Observer reports that this comes after a coronal mass ejection struck Earth's magnetic field yesterday morning. According to Snow News, this solar impact triggered strong (G3) to severe (G4) geomagnetic storms. The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, were seen as far south as California and Carolina in the USA, while Australians enjoyed the southern lights spectacle yesterday. Reports indicate conditions are favourable for certain areas in South Africa to catch a glimpse of this rare celestial event. As noted by forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) and the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia) suggest G4-level storms are expected to persist until Wednesday morning, with potential escalation to G5 – the most intense level. While South Africans in the far south are most likely to watch the spectacle, some KZN residents were lucky enough to witness it last year. That display was reportedly due to a 'historic' G5 geomagnetic storm – the most powerful since 2003 – caused by multiple coronal mass ejections from the sun. Aurora Australis dancing over Merimbula Lake in NSW, Australia this evening. — Fiona Brook (@The_Feefenator) June 1, 2025 Wow!!! Some pics from Last nights Aurora Australis in & around Dunedin (My home city) & maybe some other areas. I didn't get to see but it's likely back this evening and maybe tomorrow!! Absolutely stunning!! Check it out @Kyangs_Thang@DunAuroraAlerts hey guys I know you… — Leon Gustave Tenzin wangchuk Sergei Stuart (@GustaveLeon) June 2, 2025 Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Indianapolis Star
17 hours ago
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Northern lights might be visible June 1 in 24 states: See map
Several northern states in the U.S. might be able to see the northern lights on Sunday, June 1 and Monday, June 2, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in states near the Canadian border, according to the NOAA. Most of Canada will also have a chance to see the lights. While the likelihood of seeing the northern lights will be low for most of the U.S. on Sunday, Alaska and parts of Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota will have a higher chance of seeing the stunning light display. The odds of seeing the spectacular light show in the U.S. will only decrease come Monday night. Here's what to know. The northern lights will be visible at night on Sunday, June 1, and Monday, June 2, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. ET. See maps: 15 states may see Aurora Borealis over the weekend Can't see the map? Click here. The following states will have a chance to see the northern lights on June 1, according to NOAA:
The South African
18 hours ago
- Climate
- The South African
Rare Southern Lights to make an appearance in South Africa
South Africans who have been waiting for their chance to see the stunning Southern Lights this year, may just be in luck. A powerful solar flare has just about created the perfect conditions for this rare celestial event to appear in our skies this week. As reported by Good Things Guy , South Africans could be getting a front-row seat to the Southern Lights, also known as Aurora Australis, a picture-perfect wave of colour that will spread across our night skies. Last year, the Southern Lights appeared twice over South Africa, a total treat for sky-watchers. The Southern Lights are a natural light display that appears in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere, and are the Southern Hemisphere's equivalent of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). This Aurora is caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with Earth's magnetic field. The collision excites the gases in the upper atmosphere, causing them to glow with various colours. If you look up at the night sky when they occur, you will see a variety of hues, including the most common ones which are green and red, but other colours like purple and blue can also be seen. The aurora can also appear as a faint white cloud, green beams, or a colourful, dynamic display. According to Cape Town Etc , ideal spots for the show extend along South Africa's eastern and southern coasts, from just north of Durban down to Cape Town in a near-straight line. Dark skies are recommended for optimal viewing. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
