Aurora alert: Full list of states that will see the northern lights this week. Best time to watch and weather update
Posted on: Jan 03, 2026 05:35 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Skywatchers in parts of the United States may acquire a chance to escort the northern lights this hebdomad. Increased solar activity has raised the chances of auroras appearing further s than usual.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a burst of solar material from the sun is expected to reach Earth late Jan 2 or early Jan. 3. This solar event, known as a coronal mass ejection, could trigger minor to moderate geomagnetic storms.
Such storms improve the odds of seeing the aurora borealis in the northern US. Still, visibility will depend on cloud cover, darkness and how strong the storm becomes.
Space reported that the latest NOAA forecast places several states near or above the aurora “view line,” meaning sightings are possible.
Based on NOAA forecast maps, auroras may be visible this week in parts of the following states:
Forecasters warn that auroras are unpredictable. Conditions could strengthen and push the lights farther south.
They could also weaken, limiting visibility.
NOAA says the best time to look for the northern lights is between 10 pm and 2 am local time. During geomagnetic storms, auroras can also appear earlier in the evening.
Space reported that minor storm conditions are possible earlier at night. Moderate storm activity may follow closer to midnight and into early morning hours.
Experts cited by Forbes and Space suggest a few simple steps:
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