Northern Lights Possible in Oregon as Labor Day Solar Storm Hits Pacific Northwest

Northern lights possible in Oregon as Labor Day solar storm hits Pacific Northwest

NOAA forecasts a Labor Day geomagnetic storm that could push the northern lights into the Pacific Northwest, with a chance for skies to glow over Oregon.

Strong solar storm could bring northern lights to Illinois Monday night

Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) -- The first waves of a solar storm have reached Earth and are expected to continue to pass over the planet throughout the night. These interactions between the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) and Earth's magnetic field could make the northern lights visible in parts of Illinois overnight. In terms of simplicity, in order for us to see the northern lights the Kp Index needs to be at or above 7. In reality, the quality and southwa…

Geomagnetic storm to bring northern lights to Pacific Northwest

A powerful solar flare unleashed a geomagnetic storm Monday night, potentially pushing the aurora borealis far enough south to spill into northern Oregon, lighting up skies throughout the Pacific Northwest.