US EditionThe northern lights may be visible from 10 US states tonight. Here's where to look up.
A minor geomagnetic storm is pushing auroras southward, making northern lights visible in 10 states, NOAA said, following a total lunar eclipse three days earlier.
- On Friday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted ten U.S. states could see the northern lights Friday night and throughout the weekend.
- NOAA said the G1 geomagnetic storm, considered relatively minor, will produce a high-speed solar wind that could push aurora visibility as far south as the northern U.S.
- Charged particles from the Sun collide with different atmospheric gases in Earth's upper atmosphere, producing light that shifts aurora colors from green and blue to red and purple.
- Coming three days after the total lunar eclipse on March 3, this aurora display is the second rare space phenomenon in less than a week, following the moon's reddish-orange hue during the 'blood moon' description.
- Check NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center or aurora forecasting apps, choose dark local or national parks for viewing, watch for cloudy conditions, and try smartphone cameras for faint aurora hints.
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The northern lights may be visible from 10 US states tonight. Here's where to look up.
If you live in the northern part of the U.S., you may be able to spot the northern lights tonight. Here's how to get the best viewing experience. (AP Photo)
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