Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Northern Lights May Appear in Over a Dozen US States
The sun is sending a burst of energy that may cause the aurora borealis, or northern lights, to be visible this week!
The NOAA predicts that due to solar activity, several US states might see the lights.
The best time to see them is around 1 a.m.
local time, away from city lights, looking north.
States with potential viewing include Alaska, Minnesota, and others.
Get ready for some beautiful lights!
Aurora borealis may be visible in 14 US states on June 25.
A stream of solar wind from a coronal hole is expected to trigger geomagnetic storms.
The Kp index is forecast to peak at 5.67, a G2-level storm.
Best viewing time is around 1 a.m. local time.
Viewing locations include Alaska, Minnesota, and others.
- Who
- Skywatchers in the northern US.
- What
- Possible aurora borealis displays.
- When
- June 24 and 25.
- Where
- 14 US States, including Alaska, Minnesota, and others.
- Why
- Due to a stream of solar wind triggering geomagnetic storms.
- Event
- Aurora Borealis
- Kp Index (Forecast)
- 5.67
- Viewing Time
- Around 1 a.m. local time
- Potential Viewing States
- Alaska, Minnesota, and others
- Source
- NOAA
