Northern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Thursday Night

Northern lights could dazzle a handful of states tonight. See where

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, could glow for a handful of states.

Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight

A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G2 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

Northern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Thursday Night

The northern lights may be visible overnight on Thursday, May 14, though Friday, May 15, after a large coronal hole opened up on the sun, super-charging the solar wind.

Minor Aurora Storm Watch Issued - Northern Lights Show Possible, May 2026

Minor Aurora Storm Watch Issued Photo by Thomas Kast of Salamapaja Charged Particles from Sun heading towards Earth. 24 hours: 5 Kp possible. When does the Aurora storm watch begin? The storm watch begins at 05/15/2026 12:00 AM UTC. See here for storm forecast in your local time. Details and Northern Lights Viewing Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a 24 hour magnetic storm…