Which States in the US May See Aurora Tonight?
There will probably be a G2-class geomagnetic storm, which is known to produce aurora displays that can be seen as far south as New York and Idaho.
Accordingly, states in the U.S. that are likely to experience auroras are Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, upstate New York, and Maine. These states are located from west to east.
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When to See Tonight’s Aurora
The largest surge of Kp 5 is anticipated between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, October 28, while NOAA is forecasting Kp levels of 4.67-5 between 03:00 and 12:00 UTC on Monday, October 28, which is 10 p.m. EDT on Sunday, October 27 and into Monday, October 28.
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It is recommended that skywatchers monitor NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and X account, where the most recent forecasts are posted, as well as its aurora view line, which is available for tonight and tomorrow night.
The Reasons Behind This Week’s Active Northern Lights
The Space Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the forecast following a week-long surge in solar activity.
An M1.1 class solar flare occurred on Friday, October 25, and an M1.6 class flare occurred on Saturday, October 26.
With NOAA and NASA just announcing that the sun’s solar maximum period has arrived and solar activity at a 23-year high, there is a good chance of seeing spectacular Northern Lights over the course of the next year or so.
The solar wind, a stream of charged particles from the sun that interacts with Earth’s magnetic field, is what causes the Northern Lights. Ovals of green and red are produced when charged particles accelerate down Earth’s magnetic field lines at the north and south poles.
How the Kp Index in Aurora Operates
The Kp index for the anticipated aurora borealis displays could reach 5. This indicates that “there will be more auroral activity (motion and formations), the aurora will become brighter, and it will move farther from the poles.” These auroras can be very beautiful to view if you are in the appropriate location.
How to Take Northern Lights Photos
Here’s how to take pictures of aurora displays with a smartphone:
Turn on “night mode,” which will be sufficient to capture a more striking memory of the aurora. The following three steps are crucial since it probably indicates a lengthy exposure of five to ten seconds.
Instead of using the subpar super-wide lens, use your primary lens.
To keep your photos clear, use a small tripod and a simple smartphone holder to stop camera shake.
Take pictures in their unprocessed state so that you can easily enhance them with basic adjustments.