The post These States May See Aurora Borealis Thursday appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

Topline The northern lights could appear in several states in the northern U.S. on Thursday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as the Perseids meteor shower may also appear in the night sky. The possible aurora borealis coincides with the Perseids meteor shower, with hundreds of meteors … More likely visible in the night sky during its peak. Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA forecast a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Thursday night, as the aurora could become “brighter” and be seen farther from the poles. The agency said the Kp index could reach nearly four early Friday morning, potentially pulling the northern lights farther south, though NOAA expects no geomagnetic storms or significant transient or recurrent solar winds to disrupt the Earth’s geomagnetic field. Quieter auroral activity is forecast through the early weekend, with a maximum Kp index of just over two forecast for Friday and Saturday nights, according to NOAA. Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible? A higher chance of seeing the northern lights is forecast across northern Canada and Alaska, once the sun sets in the state. A lesser chance is forecast in parts of northern Montana, North Dakota, northern Minnesota, northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. (See map below.) Thursday night’s view line. NOAA What’s The Best Way To See The Northern Lights? NOAA recommends traveling to a high, north-facing vantage point away from light pollution sometime between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. What’s The Best Way To Photograph The Northern Lights? Photography experts told National Geographic it’s best to use a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting. With a smartphone, NOAA recommends enabling night mode, disabling flash…

---

Filed under: News - @ July 17, 2025 4:29 pm