The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center predicts that the Kp index will peak at 6.67 over the next 24 hours.
Where can I see the northern lights tonight?
In the U.S., Alaska has the highest chance of seeing the northern lights tonight.
Below we have listed all 15 states that appear either fully or in part above the possible view line for auroras tonight, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
If you’re one of the lucky skywatchers in one of the 15 states forecasted to have a chance of seeing the northern lights tonight, head to a north-facing vantage point as far away from light pollution as possible!
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the continued geomagnetic storm conditions are pushing auroras farther south than usual, which could result in another spectacular display of the northern lights tonight (June 2).
A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) struck Earth early on June 1st, disrupting our magnetic field and causing spectacular auroras worldwide. The impact is still being felt today.
US space weather forecasters. K. Tonight, according to the Met Office, there is a chance of strong (G3) geomagnetic storm conditions, with minor (G1) intervals.
The Kp index is expected to peak at 6.67 during the next 24 hours, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. Check out NOAA’s 3-day forecast for the most recent timing breakdown. A higher Kp denotes stronger auroral activity. Kp is a measure of geomagnetic activity, with an index ranging from 0 to 9. ().
It remains to be seen if the current situation will continue until nightfall. In the meantime, charge your cameras, turn on your aurora alerts, and cross your fingers! You can also follow our aurora forecast live blog to stay up to date on the most recent forecasts and geomagnetic storm warnings.
Where will the northern lights be tonight?
In the United States. A. The best chance of seeing the northern lights tonight is in Alaska. NOAA reports that auroras could be seen as far north as Illinois and Oregon if the predicted G3 storms materialize.
The 15 states that, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, are either completely or partially above the potential aurora view line tonight are listed below. They are arranged from most likely to least likely according to how close each state is to the auroral oval’s center and how much of each state is inside or close to the view line.
Auroras can be erratic, so keep that in mind. Sometimes they barely show up at all, and other times they can appear much further south than expected. For the ideal show, a lot of things must come together.
Alaska.
Montana. .
Dakota.
Minnesota. .
Wisconsin.
Michigan.
Maine.
Vermont.
New Hampshire.
New York. .
South Dakota.
Idaho.
Washington.
Oregon. .
Massachusetts.
Aurora forecast for the Northern Hemisphere, provided by the Met Office.
From my home, how can I view the northern lights?
Go to a north-facing location as far away from light pollution as you can if you’re one of the fortunate skywatchers in one of the 15 states predicted to have a chance of seeing the northern lights tonight. The best time to search for auroras will be around 1 a.m. M. local time, as the amount of darkness during the summer months that we can see the northern lights decreases.
The camera on your phone is excellent at detecting faint auroras before your eyes do. Use it to scan the skies. You can use this to determine where in the sky you should concentrate your attention. Happy aurora hunting, but don’t forget to look elsewhere as well because auroras can appear in front of, behind, or even above you.
Get a space weather app that gives you location-based forecasts if you want to be fully informed about when to search for auroras. “My Aurora Forecast and Alerts,” which is accessible on iOS and Android, is one tool I utilize. But any comparable app ought to function properly. To further understand whether the current space weather conditions are conducive to aurora sightings, I also utilize the “Space Weather Live” app, which is accessible on iOS and Android.
