If You Live in One of These 16 States, Look up and North Tonight

Geomagnetic storm brings chance to see northern lights in 16 states

A geomagnetic storm is expected to bring a burst of auroras to northern and upper Midwest states as March gives way to April.

If you live in one of these 16 states, look up and north tonight

Tonight’s the night for aurora watchers hoping to get a glimpse of the lights in the sky further south than usual.

Northern Lights Could Be Visible in 16 States Tonight—Here's Where to Look

Auroras could appear farther south than normal.Credit: Diana Robinson Photography / Getty ImagesKey PointsA coronal mass ejection from a recent solar flare could trigger geomagnetic storms (G1 to G2, possibly G3), making the northern lights visible farther south than usual.Up to 16 U.S. states—from Alaska down to parts of New York—may have a chance to see the aurora, depending on how the CME interacts with Earth’s magnetic field.The best viewing…

Rare Solar Flare Could Bring Northern Lights to 16 U.S. States Tonight: Here's Where You Can See Them!

A rare and stunning display of the northern lights could grace the skies tonight, March 31, 2026, as Earth prepares for an impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection (CME) launched from the Sun. This event, tracked by NOAA, promises to light up the skies from Alaska to Wyoming, offering a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle for stargazers across 16 U.S. states. The potential geomagnetic storm triggered by this CME could intensify auroral displays, maki…