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New York Times
02-06-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Where Were the Northern Lights We Were Promised?
The forecast looked promising for the northern lights to be visible across much of the United States on Sunday night. From Michigan to Washington State and as far south as Alabama, people expected to be able to look up and see a light show, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. But the geomagnetic storm that was expected to make the lights visible across such a wide swath of the country weakened, and instead of a light show, many got a lesson in how storms can change course. Sometimes the storms come as predicted, and sometimes the forecast changes. What happened on Sunday night? The northern lights display, also known as the aurora borealis, is set off by geomagnetic storms, which are caused by coronal mass ejections, or eruptions of materials on the sun's surface. On Sunday morning, the storm forecast for Sunday night was rated as severe enough for people to start chasing the aurora borealis. Some people in northern Europe, Wyoming and Canada did report seeing the northern lights on Sunday night. But the storm weakened, disappointing people elsewhere who had hoped to see a show. The magnetic orientation of a geomagnetic storm can change 'in a minute's notice,' and the energy transfer can become less efficient, said Lt. Cmdr. Bryan R. Brasher, a project manager at the Space Weather Prediction Center at NOAA. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Northern Lights will be visible in US: Where and how to watch the aurora
Americans across several northern states have another chance to witness the ethereal Northern Lights on Monday night, though viewing opportunities may be more limited than Sunday's spectacular display, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While Sunday night marked the peak of this celestial event, residents along the Canadian border -- from Washington state to Michigan's Upper Peninsula -- might still catch glimpses of the aurora borealis low on the horizon Monday night. However, weather conditions, including clouds and rain, could hamper visibility in some regions. MORE: Wisconsin parents murdered over college lies: How Snapchat helped uncover the truth NOAA officials say the best chances of spotting the celestial display will be in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. "It's important to note that aurora visibility can vary rapidly, sometimes appearing and fading within minutes, depending on fluctuations in solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere," NOAA's Bryan Brasher told ABC News. "While it's unlikely, it is not impossible that some brief visibility could extend farther south, especially if localized geomagnetic activity intensifies." The celestial display is expected to continue into Tuesday, though experts warn that visibility will be significantly reduced across most of the contiguous United States. Alaska remains the exception, maintaining higher chances of viewing the aurora. While Monday's display won't match Sunday's intensity, many Americans will have another opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon. Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights should seek locations away from city lights and check local weather forecasts for optimal viewing conditions.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Northern Lights will be visible in US: Where and how to watch the aurora
Americans across several northern states have another chance to witness the ethereal Northern Lights on Monday night, though viewing opportunities may be more limited than Sunday's spectacular display, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While Sunday night marked the peak of this celestial event, residents along the Canadian border -- from Washington state to Michigan's Upper Peninsula -- might still catch glimpses of the aurora borealis low on the horizon Monday night. However, weather conditions, including clouds and rain, could hamper visibility in some regions. MORE: Wisconsin parents murdered over college lies: How Snapchat helped uncover the truth NOAA officials say the best chances of spotting the celestial display will be in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. "It's important to note that aurora visibility can vary rapidly, sometimes appearing and fading within minutes, depending on fluctuations in solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere," NOAA's Bryan Brasher told ABC News. "While it's unlikely, it is not impossible that some brief visibility could extend farther south, especially if localized geomagnetic activity intensifies." The celestial display is expected to continue into Tuesday, though experts warn that visibility will be significantly reduced across most of the contiguous United States. Alaska remains the exception, maintaining higher chances of viewing the aurora. While Monday's display won't match Sunday's intensity, many Americans will have another opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon. Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights should seek locations away from city lights and check local weather forecasts for optimal viewing conditions.
02-06-2025
- Climate
Northern Lights will be visible in US: Where and how to watch the aurora
Americans across several northern states have another chance to witness the ethereal Northern Lights on Monday night, though viewing opportunities may be more limited than Sunday's spectacular display, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While Sunday night marked the peak of this celestial event, residents along the Canadian border -- from Washington state to Michigan's Upper Peninsula -- might still catch glimpses of the aurora borealis low on the horizon Monday night. However, weather conditions, including clouds and rain, could hamper visibility in some regions. NOAA officials say the best chances of spotting the celestial display will be in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. "It's important to note that aurora visibility can vary rapidly, sometimes appearing and fading within minutes, depending on fluctuations in solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere," NOAA's Bryan Brasher told ABC News. "While it's unlikely, it is not impossible that some brief visibility could extend farther south, especially if localized geomagnetic activity intensifies." The celestial display is expected to continue into Tuesday, though experts warn that visibility will be significantly reduced across most of the contiguous United States. Alaska remains the exception, maintaining higher chances of viewing the aurora. While Monday's display won't match Sunday's intensity, many Americans will have another opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon. Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights should seek locations away from city lights and check local weather forecasts for optimal viewing conditions.
