Solar flare triggers widespread aurora display
A severe geomagnetic storm caused the Northern Lights to appear over an area of Europe and the U.S. as a satellite detected an explosive solar flare.
States in the U.S. may be able to see the northern lights for a second night in a row on Monday, June 2, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in northern states, according to the NOAA. Most of Canada will also have a chance to see the lights.
While the likelihood of seeing the northern lights will be low for most of the U.S. on Monday, Alaska, as well as parts of states near the Canadian border, will have a higher chance of seeing the lights.
The spectacular light show may also be visible on Tuesday, but the likelihood of seeing the northern lights in the U.S., outside of Alaska, will be lower.
Here’s what to know.
When could the northern lights be visible?
The northern lights could be visible at night on Monday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 3.
Which states will be likely see the northern lights?
States as far south as Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska may have a chance to see the lights, according to NOAA.
But the following states have the highest likelihood of seeing the light show in the sky on Monday:
- Alaska
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
The states listed above could also see the northern lights on Tuesday, but with the exception of Alaska, the states’ chances of seeing the lights are lower.
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