These 10 States May Get Aurora Borealis Tonight

Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine this week
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm conditions on the evening of Thursday (Feb. 13) and high activity throughout Friday (Feb. 14), as a fast-moving solar wind stream heads for Earth.
Northern Lights Forecast: These 10 States May Get Aurora Borealis Tonight From Geomagnetic Storm
The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a high vantage point away from light pollution. If conditions are optimal, aurora borealis may be seen as far as 620 miles away.
Northern Lights May Be Visible in Several States Today
Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, as well as parts of Idaho and South Dakota, appear within the low-to-medium range of NOAA's predicted "view line," which represents "the southern-most locations from which you may see the aurora on the northern horizon."
Northern Lights could be seen above UK tonight, Met Office says
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK tonight, the Met Office has said. Northern and western Scotland have a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The phenomenon could appear in skies further south, but is unlikely to be visible through the clouds.
Aurora Borealis Forecast: These US States Could See The Northern Lights Tonight
Aspiring viewers of the Northern Lights are encouraged to go as far north as possible, away from light pollution, and face the northern horizon. The best time to view the lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, and a high vantage point increases the likelihood of seeing the phenomena.
Where will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK tonight?
According to the Met Office, people in the Shetland Islands could expect to see the Northern Lights from around 7pm this evening, with a peak time of around 8pm. People in the northern part of the mainland could catch a glimpse of the lights from around 9pm, with the lights fading away from around 11pm tonight to 1am on Thursday.
Northern Lights to be visible over UK tonight - exact time and locations
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are usually visible in Iceland, Canada, Finland and Norway but this evening, this phenomenon could be seen in the UK tonight and tomorrow night. Compared to other years, 2024 saw a significant increase in Northern Lights being observed in the UK.
These are the best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK this week
Lovers could be in for an early Valentine’s Day treat as the Northern Lights becomes visible for million of Brits this week. The aurora borealis will be viewable in the north of the UK from as soon as tonight, the Met Office has revealed, due to fast solar winds and coronal mass ejections (CME).
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