Get ready for a show. Halloween weekend is packed with tricks, treats, and an absolutely amazing light display courtesy of the aurora borealis.
You don’t have to take a trip to Iceland just to see the Northern Lights this weekend. Sky-watchers in the northern United States will get a view of the dramatic dazzlers on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the weekend forecast shows a “low” likelihood of visibility in northern Wyoming, northern Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, northern South Dakota, parts of Minnesota, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and possibly Wisconsin. If you’re lucky enough to live in Alaska, you have a “high” likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights.
Even though NOAA’s current prediction map does not show the aurora directly over all of these areas, the agency notes that the light show can be observed from up to 1,000 km (just over 621 miles) away.
What is the aurora borealis?
The aurora, or the light created when electrons from space collide with atoms in the upper atmosphere, occurs when the solar wind and the Earth’s magnetic field (magnetosphere) interact. This results in an almost flowy haze of purple, green, yellow, pink, red, or blue light that’s visible from the Earth’s surface. Different atomic and molecular energy levels produce different hues. While it’s possible to see any color of the aurora, pale green is the most common, according to NOAA.
The aurora borealis is visible in the northern hemisphere, while the aurora australis (a.k.a. the Southern Lights) is visible in the southern hemisphere.
Why are the Northern Lights visible in the United States?
Increased geomagnetic activity causes the aurora to appear brighter and makes the lights visible further from the poles. When this happens, you can see the northern lights in the northern U.S. In May of 2024, the strongest geomagnetic storm in more than two decades caused a spectacular sight as far south as Iowa.
How to watch the Northern Lights on Halloween weekend?
Per NOAA, the Northern Lights are not visible during the day. That means you’ll have to wait until after sunset to check out the show. Auroras are best viewed between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. To maximize your chances of seeing this show clearly, NOAA suggests finding a dark space away from city lights.
Check NOAA’s “auroraview” website for up-to-date information on when and where the aurora borealis is visible. The Space Weather Prediction Center provides a 30- to 90-minute forecast model.
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