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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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