06/04/2026
So excited to see the lights again!
🌌 NORTHERN LIGHTS POSSIBLE TONIGHT? A G3 GEOMAGNETIC STORM COULD BRING AURORA VIEWS FARTHER SOUTH THAN NORMAL! 🌌
Space weather forecasters are closely monitoring incoming solar activity today as a strong geomagnetic storm may develop later this afternoon and continue through tonight. If current projections hold, some lucky observers across portions of the northern United States could have a chance to see the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.
A G3 geomagnetic storm is considered a strong event and can occasionally push aurora visibility much farther south than normal. While the best chances remain across the northern tier of the country and southern Canada, stronger-than-expected conditions could allow the lights to be seen even farther south, especially through smartphone cameras.
📸 Best Viewing Tips:
• Find a dark location away from city lights.
• Look toward the northern horizon.
• Allow your eyes time to adjust to the darkness.
• Use your phone’s night mode for the best chance of capturing colors.
⚠️ Keep in mind that aurora forecasts can change quickly. The exact strength, timing, and visibility area won’t be known until the solar energy actually interacts with Earth’s magnetic field later today and tonight.
We’ll be watching the latest space weather data throughout the day and will provide updates if conditions strengthen or if the viewing area expands farther south.
Have you ever seen the Northern Lights before? If so, where did you see them? 🌌
Disclaimer: Aurora visibility forecasts are subject to change based on real-time solar and geomagnetic conditions. This graphic represents a potential viewing scenario and is not an official forecast.
