Northern Lights to Grace Skies Across Northern U.S. States

A minor geomagnetic storm is expected to make the aurora borealis visible in parts of the U.S. tonight, driven by increased solar activity.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a G1 geomagnetic storm, indicating auroral activity will extend further from the poles.
The aurora borealis is expected to be visible in states like Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Prime viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, with the best visibility in areas with minimal light pollution.
The increased frequency of auroras is due to the sun entering its solar maximum phase, marked by heightened solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
Photographers are advised to use night mode and long exposure settings to capture the northern lights effectively.