Northern Lights Alert: 10 States Enter Aurora ‘Strike Zone’ On Friday

North America poised for light display of aurora borealis

Brilliant splashes of green, purple and pink will streak the night sky for many stargazers in North America on Saturday and Sunday night, as energized particles from space collide with the Earth’s atmosphere to create the dazzling effect, known as the Northern Lights or aurora borealis.The northern United States and much of Canada will have the best view of the natural aurora phenomenon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ…

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Northern lights may be viewable in these states this weekend. See list

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, could be seen from several states at multiple points this weekend.

Northern Lights Alert: 10 States Enter Aurora ‘Strike Zone’ On Friday

The northern lights may be visible overnight on Friday, May 15, through Saturday, May 16, after a large coronal hole opened up on the sun, super-charging the solar wind.