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Northern Lights Tonight: 14 States May See Aurora After Coronal Mass Ejection
As Earth’s magnetic field prepares for a geomagnetic storm tonight and tomorrow night, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a minor geomagnetic storm watch for July 1-2, 2025. The forecast predicts a moderate Kp index of up to 5, which may lead to spectacular aurora displays across 14 U.S. states.
In recent weeks, several northern states have already witnessed stunning Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) sightings. However, this fresh coronal mass ejection (CME), released by the Sun on June 28, is expected to cause a geomagnetic storm that will coincide with limited darkness in U.S. time zones.
As per NOAA’s forecast, the aurora borealis may be visible in the following northern states: Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Residents in these regions close to the Canadian border will have a higher chance of witnessing this astronomical event. Nevertheless, it is crucial to note that limited darkness at these latitudes may reduce visibility due to the summer solstice’s impact on our planet’s rotation.
In addition, the moon will be around 43% illuminated on Tuesday, causing natural light pollution and reducing the overall viewing experience for aurora chasers.
Source: www.forbes.com
