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Minor Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Northern Lights to Northern U.S. States

This solar maximum phase is driving elevated Kp index readings, making auroras possible through midweek in parts of the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest.

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Overview

  • A coronal mass ejection on June 6 propelled charged particles toward Earth, prompting NOAA to forecast a Kp index of three for June 10.
  • Visible regions on the night of June 10 include northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, northern Minnesota, Upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin.
  • Auroral activity is expected to taper off after June 11, with NOAA projecting Kp index values of around two for June 11 and 12.
  • Most of Canada and Alaska have higher probabilities for aurora displays during this stretch of heightened solar activity.
  • Observers are encouraged to choose dark, north-facing vantage points between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. and to use tripods with wide-angle lenses for photography.