A geomagnetic solar storm is forecast to make the aurora borealis visible in much of the lower 48 on Thursday night. Here's where to look.
, a global measure of geomagnetic activity, goes from zero to nine. On July 13, it is expected to hit six. Anything above a four is considered a storm, and a six is considered a “moderate storm.” If the weather cooperates and the
skies are clear, people across the northern half of the U.S. should be able to get a peak of the colorful phenomenon.From northeast Washington and Montana to South Dakota, Michigan, and Maine—the Aurora is expected to be visible overhead. For those even farther south— from Oregon and Nebraska to Indiana and Maryland— the lights will be visible on the horizon. Of course, most of Canada will also be treated to the juiced-up sky show.statement. “Weather permitting, highly active auroral displays will be visible overhead from Inuvik, Yellowknife, Rankin and Iqaluit to Vancouver, Helena, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Bay City, Toronto, Montpelier, and Charlottetown, and visible low on the horizon from Salem, Boise, Cheyenne, Lincoln, Indianapolis and Annapolis.
but don’t expect spectacular sky-filling sheets of light in Annapolis, Maryland. Likely, the Aurora Borealis will show up inIn addition to clear skies, Aurora hunters should seek to find somewhere away from light pollution, ideally as far above sea level as possible, to get the best view. Between 10 P.M. and 2 A.M. are the typical peak hours for your highest chances of witnessingthe National Space Weather Prediction Center, but local timing will depend on when the sun sets.
This week’s burst of solar activity is bigger than average, but it’s not entirely out of the ordinary. An 11-year solar cycle is expected to peak in 2024, so in recent months there’s been more Aurora Borealis news than normal. In April, the Northern Lights were visible
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