Northern Lights Expected Across Northern U.S. Amid Strong Solar Activity

A series of powerful solar flares may bring vibrant aurora displays to parts of the U.S. this weekend, with visibility reaching as far south as New York and Oregon.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch due to recent solar flares, suggesting strong aurora activity from October 4 to 6.
The solar flares, classified as X7.1 and X9.0, are the most intense in the current solar cycle and could cause auroras visible across northern U.S. states.
Aurora visibility may extend into parts of the Midwest and the Northeast, including states like Iowa, Michigan, and New York, depending on weather conditions.
Observers are advised to seek locations with minimal light pollution and clear skies between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the best chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
The solar activity is part of the sun's 11-year cycle, currently approaching its peak, which increases the frequency and intensity of geomagnetic storms.