Northern Lights Science

Northern lights could light up the sky on Thu. night

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You Could Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights This Week

The aurora is best viewed close to sunset or just before sunrise, and away from city lights.

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Northern Lights visible in 22 U.S. states, Canada, elsewhere

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The northern lights could light up the sky on Thursday night

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Idaho could see northern lights as ‘strong’ geomagnetic storm hits. What to know

Part of Idaho might be able to see the northern lights tonight (Thursday, Nov. 6).

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Geomagnetic storms could cause vibrant northern lights in Metro Vancouver

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More than 20 states will have chance to see northern lights tonight

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The Northern Lights Could Dazzle in 22 States Tonight—See If Yours Made the List

A developing cold wave will bring a taste of winter conditions in the Midwest and East with December-like air, low AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures and even the first snowfall of the season for som...

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MAP: Nearly half of US may see the northern lights Thursday

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Aurora Borealis Alert: 21 States Could Marvel at the Dazzling Northern Lights Tonight

Space.com on MSN

Powerful geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across North America (photos)

A surprise strong (G3) geomagnetic storm lit up skies across the Northern Hemisphere overnight (Nov. 5-6), treating skywatchers to dazzling auroras from Canada to northern North America. Geomagnetic conditions have remained unsettled through Nov. 8, meaning aurora activity could continue as additional solar material sweeps past Earth.

Lansing State Journal on MSN

Northern lights may be visible in 20 US states, including Michigan. Where, when to see it.

Residents of northern U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the northern lights Thursday night. Here's what to know about viewing in Michigan.

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In Photos: Northern Lights dazzle over Winnipeg as solar storm hits Earth

Night skies across Manitoba and the northern U.S. lit up green and purple as a solar storm rolled in. A powerful X1.8-class solar flare erupted from the Sun earlier this week, releasing a barrage of charged particles toward Earth.

Astronomy

The northern lights: A history of aurora sightings

Throughout history, humans have gazed in awe at the astronomical wonder that is the aurora borealis. We’ve wondered what it is and told stories about the lights that shimmered above. When solar wind, a stream of charged particles – protons and ...