Northern Lights Alert: 15 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight
Wednesday night’s curved viewing line extends to the northern edge of Iowa, offering numerous northern U.S. states a chance to witness the northern lights. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has upgraded its forecast, predicting increased auroral activity through Thursday.
Forecast Details
- A Kp index of 5 is expected for Wednesday night, indicating enhanced auroral activity.
- NOAA describes this activity as “quite pleasing to look at” for those in optimal viewing locations.
- The curved viewing line reaches as far south as northern Iowa.
- Visibility improves the farther north observers are from this line.
Looking ahead, NOAA predicts a Kp index of 7 for Thursday night, which means the aurora “will become quite bright and active.”
“The aurora will become quite bright and active,” according to NOAA.
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Summary: Northern U.S. states have increasing opportunities to view bright and active northern lights from Wednesday through Thursday, with expanding auroral activity expected.
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