Geomagnetic Storm Aurora Visibility Northern US: Northern Lights Forecast Predicts Auroras Could Be Visible Across 10 States

Space weather forecasters have issued an optimistic outlook for skywatchers across the northern United States, predicting that a recent burst of solar activity will likely make the aurora borealis visible across a wide stretch of the country on Monday night. The incoming geomagnetic storm, driven by solar emissions interacting with Earth’s magnetic field, presents a rare opportunity for millions of Americans to witness the spectacular light show without travelling to extreme polar latitudes.

Which States Are Included In The Viewing Forecast?

According to the latest predictive models from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, the auroral oval is expected to dip far enough south to intersect with at least ten states. The prime viewing zone encompasses the northern tier, spanning from Washington, Idaho, and Montana in the Pacific Northwest, through the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan in the Midwest, and extending into parts of upstate New York and Maine. Residents situated in the northernmost counties of these designated states hold the highest probability of catching the colourful display.