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Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible From 8 States

Forbes · Jun 18, 2026, 4:09 PM

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  • Breaking News Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible From 8 States By Zachary Folk,
  • The northern lights could be visible from some northern states along the U.S.-Canadian border on Thursday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  • However, the agency is not forecasting any space weather, such as solar winds, which can make the aurora more visible and vivid for viewers.

Breaking News Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible From 8 States By Zachary Folk,

Topline. The northern lights could be visible from some northern states along the U.S.-Canadian border on Thursday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The northern lights could be visible from some states along the U.S.-Canadian border, even though no space weather is expected to impact the aurora.Jeremy Hogan Key Facts NOAA issued a Kp index of four out of nine for Thursday night, indicating the northern lights could move further from the north pole and appear brighter with more “motion and formations.”

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