Northern Lights in US: When to watch this week?

Opportunities to witness the Northern Lights are on the rise for Northern regions of the United States this week. In recent days, a series of geomagnetic disturbances from the sun heading towards Earth has increased the chances of residents in the Northern Hemisphere experiencing the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis light display over the next week, according to a report in Fox Weather.

Early Sunday morning, there were already sightings of the aurora lights in Washington, Wyoming, and Maine. The most recent widespread observation of the Northern Lights in the US. was in mid-September when residents from several states, including Michigan, Montana, and Minnesota, reported seeing vivid shades of green, red, and purple in the night sky, Fox Weather reported.

Prior to this event, a Geomagnetic Storm Watch had been issued, warning of the potential for disruptions in communication systems and spacecraft operations. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) noted that moderate G2 geomagnetic storms were observed on Sunday and are expected to continue into Sunday night and Monday.


According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks aurora forecast, there is a possibility of heightened Northern Lights activity on Thursday night. It's important to note that cloud cover can affect visibility, and many parts of the northern US are anticipated to be under cloud cover from Monday night into Tuesday morning, a common occurrence during the fall and winter months, as per the report in Fox Weather.

FAQs

Q1. Where were aurora lights spotted?
A1. Aurora lights were spotted in Washington, Wyoming, and Maine.

Q2. When is Northern Lights activity predicted?
A2. According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks aurora forecast, there is a possibility of heightened Northern Lights activity on Thursday night.