Northern lights may appear alongside November super moon in Wisconsin this week. Here's when

Northern Lights Could Appear with November Super Moon in Wisconsin

Residents of Wisconsin may witness a rare celestial event on November 5, featuring the northern lights alongside the super full moon and Taurids meteor shower. Wednesday night promises three spectacular sky shows visible in the state.

Details of the Celestial Events

The super full moon and Taurids meteor shower will be visible on the night of November 5.
The northern lights might appear in northern Wisconsin on November 5 and across the entire state on November 6.

Forecast from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center

The forecast gives a Kp index of 3 for November 5 and a higher 5 for November 6. According to NOAA's SWPC:

"If the lights are visible, they will likely be brighter and there will be more auroral activity when they're in the three to five Kp index range since they're further from the poles."

Additionally, the SWPC offers a short-term forecast tool that predicts the aurora's location and intensity for the next 30 to 90 minutes.

Weather Conditions Affecting Visibility

Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate mostly clear skies on November 5 in northern Wisconsin areas such as Green Bay and Appleton, favoring aurora spotting. However, rain is expected to spread across much of the state, including Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, and Wausau, potentially hindering visibility on November 6.

Summary

The combination of the super moon, meteor shower, and possible northern lights on November 5–6 presents a unique opportunity for Wisconsin residents to enjoy several atmospheric phenomena, though weather conditions might limit viewing in some areas.

Author's Summary

This week, Wisconsin could witness a rare combination of northern lights, a super full moon, and meteor shower, though rain may affect visibility in parts of the state.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — 2025-11-05