Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis Could Be Seen In 10 States Saturday Night
Key takeaways
- The Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky over Monroe, Wisconsin, on Nov.
- NOAAhas predicted geomagnetic storms to arrive from Friday to Sunday spurred by the arrival of multiple coronal mass ejections, or eruptions of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun's outer atmosphere.
- Saturday night may also provide a chance at seeing the northern lights, as NOAA has issued a Kp index of 4.6.
Topline. The aurora borealis could light up skies into the northern United States Friday and Saturday nights thanks to a geomagnetic storm that will push the Kp index to almost six and extend the visibility of the northern lights slightly below the Canadian border.
The Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky over Monroe, Wisconsin, on Nov. 11, 2025.Nur Photo via Getty Images Key Facts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a Kp index of 4.6 for Friday night and 5.6 for the early hours of Saturday morning, meaning the aurora may be “quite pleasing” to see in the right places.
NOAAhas predicted geomagnetic storms to arrive from Friday to Sunday spurred by the arrival of multiple coronal mass ejections, or eruptions of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun's outer atmosphere.