Northern Lights Expected Over Northern U.S. States Tonight Amid G2-Class Geomagnetic Storm

NOAA forecasts heightened auroral activity due to solar wind from a coronal hole, with peak visibility late Tuesday night in states like Alaska and Minnesota.

NOAA has issued a geomagnetic storm watch, predicting a G2-class storm caused by high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole on the sun's surface.
Auroral displays are expected to be visible in northern U.S. states, including Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin, with potential sightings in parts of Maine and South Dakota.
The northern lights are forecasted to peak late Tuesday night, with the Kp index reaching nearly six, indicating brighter and more widespread visibility.
The best viewing conditions are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.
This activity is part of the ongoing solar maximum, which began in October 2024 and has intensified auroral displays, with impacts expected to continue into 2026.