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Northern Lights Saturday Forecast: 8 States May See Aurora Borealis
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- Viewers’ chances of seeing the northern lights on Sunday will decrease, as NOAA has issued a Kp index of three that incorporates fewer states.
- NOAA has not forecast any geomagnetic storm impacts—conditions that can enhance northern lights displays if they are present.
Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Topline Mild northern lights activity this week is slated to continue Saturday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast areas within eight states could get a look at the natural phenomenon.
Saturday's northern lights have a Kp index of four.Photo by Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images Key Facts A Kp index of four has been issued for Saturday night, a designation NOAA associates with brighter auroras that can be “quite pleasing to look at” for those in the right areas.
Viewers’ chances of seeing the northern lights on Sunday will decrease, as NOAA has issued a Kp index of three that incorporates fewer states.
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