Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible?
Friday’s forecast suggests a “low” chance of seeing the northern lights in northern Washington, the northern tip of Idaho, Montana, the Montana-Wyoming border, North Dakota, northern South Dakota, northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Alaska, as usual, will have a higher chance of seeing the northern lights.
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What’s The Best Way To See The Northern Lights?
The hours between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. usually provide the best look at the lights, which can better be seen in places with little to no light pollution or moonlight.
What’s The Best Way To Photograph The Northern Lights?
If applicable to your smartphone or camera setup, use wide-angle lenses, low apertures, tripods and night mode to improve your chances at a better photo. Avoid using flash when taking photos of the northern lights.
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Key Background
The northern lights have had an active week along the northern U.S. border, with Thursday providing the best chance to see the natural phenomenon as NOAA forecasted visibility in up to 17 states. Northern lights activity has remained somewhat consistent in the U.S. after the sun reached the height of its 11-year solar cycle in 2024 and generated a 500-year peak of auroral activity. Forecasters expect northern lights showings to significantly lessen by 2027.
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Further Reading
Aurora Dashboard (NOAA)