Northern Lights May Be Visible in Multiple U.S. States Tonight Due to Solar Activity

Increased solar activity approaching the peak of its 11-year cycle is enhancing chances to see the aurora borealis across the northern U.S.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a minor G1 geomagnetic storm watch for tonight, potentially making the northern lights visible in parts of the northern U.S.
States where the aurora borealis might be seen include Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine.
The best time to view the northern lights is typically within an hour or two before or after midnight, with optimal conditions requiring clear skies and minimal light pollution.
Increased solar activity, driven by the sun approaching the height of its 11-year solar cycle, is causing more frequent and intense geomagnetic storms.
Such solar activity can also disrupt satellite signals, radio communications, internet, and electrical power grids, though it enhances the visibility of auroras.