Northern Lights Expected to Illuminate Parts of Northern U.S. and Canada

A moderate solar storm may bring visible auroras to several U.S. states and Canada, with the best viewing times late Thursday and early Friday.

The Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts a Kp index of 4, indicating geomagnetic activity that could make the aurora visible in northern U.S. states and Canada.
States including Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and parts of New York may see the Northern Lights.
The auroras will be most visible in Canada and Alaska, but could extend as far south as Illinois and New York if the storm intensifies.
Solar flares from the sun's magnetic field peak may cause brief disruptions to GPS and electromagnetic signals.
The best time to view the Northern Lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., ideally from locations away from city lights.