Latest Northern Lights Forecast: The U.S. States That May See Aurora Tonight
The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in some northern-tier U.S. states.
www.forbes.comHere are the latest publicly reported signals about Aurora Alerts and the Northern Lights.
- A number of outlets reported upcoming aurora activity linked to geomagnetic storms in late 2024 and 2025, with forecasts suggesting stronger displays in certain U.S. states after solar activity peaks. These pieces note that NOAA space weather forecasters monitor Kp indices and geomagnetic storm levels to predict when and where the aurora may be visible.[7][8]
- Recent Aurora Alert services and forecasts emphasize real-time updates, with some apps highlighting near-term visibility as solar wind conditions change and CME effects propagate toward Earth. These tools aim to warn observers when the aurora intensity increases.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current NOAA aurora dashboard data and merge it with a short viewing forecast for your area in Los Angeles (where auroras are extremely unlikely) or for locations with higher northern latitude viewing potential. I can also provide a concise watch-list of reliable sources and warn you about common viewing conditions to maximize your chances.
Illustration example: a simple forecast map showing projected aurora visibility by latitude for the next 24–48 hours. [image placeholder]
Would you like me to tailor a short viewing guide for a specific date window or provide a quick set of alerts from a particular region (e.g., Utah, Idaho, northern states) based on the latest forecasts?
Citations:
- Forbes article discussing U.S. states that could see aurora during a strong geomagnetic event.[1]
- NOAA/Space Weather predictions and dashboards referenced in multiple reports.[9][10]
- Aurora Alert realtime and forecast services noting near-term updates and intensity alerts.[3]