Titular
Most of the states along the border between the United States and Canada could have the opportunity to see the northern lights on Monday night, according to the Oceanic and Atmospheric National Administration, which issued an equally strong prognosis for Tuesday night.
Key facts
The NOAA issued a four KP index for Monday night, which means that the northern dawn “can be quite pleasant to observe” for people in the right areas.
The curved visualization line on Monday extends to the center of South Dakota, with greater chances of seeing the northern lights the more the observers with respect to that line are.
Boreal Auroras observers will have another opportunity to see the natural phenomenon on Tuesday, when a four KP index is also forecast along with a visualization line identical to Monday.
Where will boreal lights be visible?
The visualization line of Monday includes Alaska, northern Washington, the northern Idaho, most of Montana, all North Dakota, the upper half of South Dakota, most of Minnesota, the upper Peninsula of Michigan, the northern half of the lower Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Maine.
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What is the best way to see the northern lights?
The time window between 10 pm and 2 am usually offers observers the best opportunity to see the northern lights. Areas with little or no light pollution, as well as high points, can increase the probability of seeing the northern dawn.
What is the best way to photograph the northern lights?
For those who try to take photos of the lights with their smartphones, it is recommended to use night mode and not use flash. Traditional cameras must be equipped with wide angle lenses and low openings when photographing the northern lights. Tripods can help stabilize both smartphones and cameras.
Key history
The Auroral Activity has been above the average for much of 2024 and 2025. The increase in the activity is because the sun reached the peak of its solar cycle of 11 years, generating ejections of coronal mass and solar flares that often cause shows of northern lights. Although summer has brought some good exhibitions, the winter months are typically the best time to see the northern lights due to the longest and dark nights.
This article was originally published by Forbes US
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