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Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Northern Lights alert! These US states could see the sky glow green tonight
Northern Lights May Glow Over 14 US States This Week — Here's Where to Look Where and When to Watch Northern Lights In US According to the Space Weather Prediction Center viewline forecast: Live Events How to Catch a Glimpse Of Aurora Borealis Staying up late as the peak aurora hours are typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Getting away from city lights and finding dark, open skies Using a smartphone or camera — which may pick up the lights even when they are not visible to the naked eye What Causes the Northern Lights? Why Visibility Isn't Guaranteed FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Residents across parts of the northern United States might want to keep their eyes on the night sky this week as the northern lights could make a rare appearance, as per a to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC),the aurora borealis is expected to be visible in up to 14 US states between Tuesday and Wednesday night, as per Newsweek northern lights, those dazzling, greenish waves of light typically reserved for high-latitude countries like Norway or Iceland, could show up in skies from Washington to Maine, and as far south as Iowa and New York, as per the aurora may be visible in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, as reported by display could continue in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine, along with northern New York near the Canadian border, as reported by READ: TD Bank tells employees: Get ready to work four days in office! Following trend among largest Canadian banks Mike Bettwy, operations chief at the SWPC, told Newsweek that theinclude:The Space Weather Prediction Center said that, "The aurora is not visible during daylight hours. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right," as quoted by READ: Netflix's The Hunting Wives sets the stage for Season 2! Cast, plot, spoiler, ending explained, and all details you need to know The SWPC explained that the northern lights' phenomenon occurs when electrons collide with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere and the electrons get a boost of energy in an area of Earth's magnetic field on the night side of the planet, as reported by the electrons are energized, they then traverse along the magnetic field toward the polar regions and when they hit gases like oxygen and nitrogen high in the sky, they transfer their energy to those gases, which "excites" them and as the gases calm back down, they release that energy as glowing light, according to the Newsweek there are "large" events, the aurora might even be visible to places as far south as parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia, while, during "very large" events, it can be seen even further away from the polar regions, as reported by from clear skies, visibility can also depend on factors like low light pollution, the intensity of the aurora, then even in areas within the forecast's visibility band, cloud cover or city lights may prevent a sighting, as per the Newsweek If you live in one of the 14 forecasted states and skies are clear, you might spot them, as per the Newsweek Unlike the sun or eclipses, auroras are completely safe to watch, as per the report.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows States Where Northern Lights Could Be Visible Tonight, Tomorrow
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Americans in multiple northern states may have a chance to see the northern lights this week. According to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), the aurora borealis could be visible in as many as 14 states over Tuesday and Wednesday night. Why It Matters While NOAA's forecast may not guarantee a sighting, it offers a somewhat rare chance for residents of states ranging from Washington to Maine to witness the celestial phenomenon. What To Know According to the SWPC's viewline forecast, the aurora borealis may be visible over parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, the SWPC forecasts the northern lights could be seen over parts of Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, and along New York's northern border with Canada. The SWPC explains that the northern lights occur when electrons collide with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. These electrons get a boost of energy in an area of Earth's magnetic field on the night side of the planet. Once energized, they then traverse along the magnetic field toward the polar regions. When they hit gases like oxygen and nitrogen high in the sky, they transfer their energy to those gases, which "excites" them. As the gases calm back down, they release that energy as glowing light. During "large" events, the aurora may be visible as far south as parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia. In "very large" events, it can be seen even further away from the polar regions. In addition to clear skies, visibility can depend on factors such as low light pollution and the intensity of the aurora at any given time. Even in areas within the forecast's visibility band, cloud cover or city lights may prevent a sighting. These Space Weather Prediction Center maps show the potential viewlines for the northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These Space Weather Prediction Center maps show the potential viewlines for the northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. SWPC What People Are Saying Space Weather Prediction Center operations chief Mike Bettwy previously told Newsweek: "General tips include viewing late at night, away from city lights, and taking pictures with your iPhone or other technology since the aurora may be visible on those devices even though the human eye may not always detect it." The Space Weather Prediction Center says: "The aurora is not visible during daylight hours. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right." What Happens Next The SWPC issues frequent forecast updates. Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis should consult the latest outlook and head to dark, clear spots with a good view of the northern horizon.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Northern Lights To Delight Starwatchers In These 14 US States
A treat for stargazers in the United States, as the Northern Lights might be visible in at least 14 states on Wednesday night, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA) predicted. The Northern Lights, known as the Aurora Borealis, are a breathtaking natural phenomenon in which the night sky gets illuminated with beautiful colours. Although NOAA's prediction doesn't confirm the sighting, there's still a chance for people to witness the Aurora Borealis in states from Washington to Maine. Here are the states where the Northern Lights might be visible: Alaska Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin Michigan New York Vermont New Hampshire and Maine The phenomenon of Northern Lights occurs due to the solar wind when charged particles from the sun interact with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere. It also happens because of the energy transfer when the energy from the solar wind excites the atoms and molecules in the Earth's atmosphere, causing them to emit light. The Northern Lights can display a range of colours, including green, blue, red and purple. The colour depends on the energy of the particles and the altitude of the collision. The lights can appear as swirling curtains, rays, or coronas, often moving and dancing across the sky. As per the Space Weather Prediction Center, "The aurora is not visible during daylight hours. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right." Here are three tips to view the Northern Lights Find locations with minimal light pollution for the best views; dark spots are the best. Check forecasts for solar activity and geomagnetic storms, which can increase the likelihood of Northern Lights sightings. The Northern Lights are typically most active from midnight to 3:00 am. Mike Bettwy, operations chief at Space Weather Prediction Center, previously told Newsweek, "General tips include viewing late at night, away from city lights, and taking pictures with your iPhone or other technology since the aurora may be visible on those devices even though the human eye may not always detect it."
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Northern Lights Visible for Up to 14 States Tonight
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Americans in multiple states may have a chance to see the northern lights on Wednesday. According to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), the aurora borealis could be visible in as many as 14 states tonight. Why It Matters While NOAA's forecast doesn't ensure a sighting, it offers a somewhat rare chance for residents of states ranging from Washington to Maine to witness the northern lights. What To Know According to the SWPC's viewline forecast, the aurora borealis may be visible over parts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The SWPC explains that the northern lights occur when electrons collide with the upper parts of Earth's atmosphere. These electrons get a boost of energy in a region of Earth's magnetic field on the night side of the planet. Once energized, they travel along the magnetic field toward the polar areas. When they hit gases like oxygen and nitrogen high in the sky, they pass their energy to those gases, which "excites" them. As the gases calm back down, they release that energy as glowing light. During "large" events, the aurora may be visible as far south as parts of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. In "very large" events, it can be seen even farther away from the polar regions. In addition to clear skies, visibility depends on variables such as low light pollution and the intensity of the aurora at any given time. Even in areas within the forecast's visibility band, cloud cover or city lights could prevent a sighting. The Space Weather Prediction Center's viewline forecast for Wednesday night. The Space Weather Prediction Center's viewline forecast for Wednesday night. SWPC What People Are Saying Space Weather Prediction Center operations chief Mike Bettwy previously told Newsweek: "General tips include viewing late at night, away from city lights, and taking pictures with your iPhone or other technology since the aurora may be visible on those devices even though the human eye may not always detect it." The Space Weather Prediction Center says: "The aurora is not visible during daylight hours. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right." What Happens Next The SWPC issues frequent forecast updates. Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis should consult the latest outlook and head to dark, clear spots with a good view of the northern horizon.
