Last week it was seen in the northern half of the United States. the strongest sunrise since Juneand the green-violet light show in the sky returns for another round. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the northern lights will hit the northern half of the United States on the afternoon of Nov. 12, reaching about 25 states. If you missed it last week due to cloud cover or couldn’t see it last night, you’ll have a second chance to see it on Wednesday.
That’s why NOAAThese aurora borealis reach the earth thanks to another class X A few days ago, a burst of sunshine broke out. Class X lights are at the higher end of the spectrum and are therefore the most powerful.
The aurora that occurs on November 12 is caused by another coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, and it is expected to be a disaster. NOAA updated its forecast Tuesday evening, indicating that a G4 storm with a magnitude of Kp 8 will strike midday Wednesday and continue through Wednesday evening. Thanks to the earlier sunset that comes with the end of daylight saving time, you have the chance to see an even bigger aurora right after sunset.
Where will the northern lights be seen?
During a G4 storm, auroras should be visible in Washington, Idaho, Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and of course Alaska. With a high enough vantage point, dark skies and a bit of luck, the Northern Lights can also be seen in Oregon, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Oklahoma, Colorado and Utah. Canada will have the best overview.
Just like normal weather here on Earth, these are predictions. The actual aurora can be weaker or stronger depending on how the sunlight interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field. For example, on November 11, Aurora turned into a G4 storm that reached Alabama. Even if you’re too far south for the NOAA forecast, it’s worth getting there because geomagnetic storms can be stronger than expected.
Tips for observing the northern lights
Observing the Northern Lights is quite simple. Wherever you are, you should leave the city and suburbs and go to a dark place to get the best view.
If you are in the southern part of NOAA’s forecast area, you should also aim high and north. You don’t need any tools to see it, it’s visible to the naked eye. Photographers have also had great success capturing the Northern Lights by taking a photo with a long exposure to give the camera enough time to capture the Northern Lights.
