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How to Watch the Northern Lights from 11 States This Weekend
- NOAA predicts a potential aurora display across the northern U.S. this weekend, with Friday night offering the strongest viewing potential.
- Peak viewing hours are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. local time, when auroral activity is typically highest.
- Areas with any chance of visibility include Alaska and several northern U.S. states depending on cloud cover and light pollution.
- Observers should find dark, clear skies away from city lights and allow time for eyes to adjust for the best view.
- You don’t need professional gear; use Night Mode or Pro Mode on phones and stable shots on cameras to capture colors and movement.
- Forecasts indicate a gradually decreasing aurora activity through the weekend, with Kp around three on Saturday and two on Sunday.
- Solar eruptions, including M2.0 and M1.1 flares, produced coronal mass ejections that could trigger auroras pending Earth alignment.
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center notes uncertainty and emphasizes the need for favorable conditions for visible auroras.
- Photographers are advised to use dark locations and possibly a tripod to maximize chances of capturing color and movement.
- The article lists states likely to see auroras, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Montana, and Maine.
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