Colorful northern lights could be visible across several states Thursday night from the Pacific Northwest, upper Midwest and Northeast.
While most visible in Alaska and Canada, residents from Oregon to New York may also have a chance to view the stunning phenomena known as the Auroras Borealis
After solar eruptions launched on Tuesday, the center issued a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm watch as northern lights activity will be elevated Thursday night.
If the forecasted geomagnetic storm levels are met, the eruption of solar material and magnetic fields will present the beloved natural lights in the sky.
Americans in at least 17 states will have a chance to see the northern lights Thursday night. The following continental U.S. states fall within aurora’s view line:
– Washington – Oregon – Idaho – Montana – Wyoming – North Dakota – South Dakota – Nebraska – Minnesota – Iowa
– Wisconsin – Illinois – Michigan – New York – Vermont – New Hampshire – Maine