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Northern Lights Forecast: 8 States May See Aurora Borealis Wednesday Night
Key takeaways
- Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are seen above Breckerfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany, on January 19, 2026.
- No geomagnetic storm impacts, which can strengthen northern lights displayed, are forecast for Wednesday night.
- Observers hoping to get a look at the natural phenomenon will also get a chance of seeing the northern lights Thursday night, which has a forecasted Kp index of seven.
Topline. The northern lights have a chance to make an appearance Wednesday night in parts of the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast mild auroral activity along the northern U.S. border.
Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are seen above Breckerfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany, on January 19, 2026. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA issued a Kp index of four, meaning Wednesday night may bring brighter auroral activity that can be “quite pleasing to look at” for observers in the right places.
No geomagnetic storm impacts, which can strengthen northern lights displayed, are forecast for Wednesday night.
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