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Northern Lights Forecast: 9 States May See The Aurora Saturday Night
Key takeaways
- No geomagnetic storms, which can contribute to more auroral activity, are forecast for Saturday night.
- Auroral activity will significantly dampen by tomorrow, according to NOAA, which forecasts a Kp index of one for Sunday night.
- Alaska will have better chances of seeing the northern lights, with the odds of visibility improving the farther inland observers are.
Topline Mild auroral activity has been forecast for Saturday night in the northern U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is predicting some areas along the northern border will have a chance of seeing the natural phenomenon.
The northern lights dazzled the sky over Anchorage, offering a unique spectacle for observers on October 03, 2025 in Alaska, United States.Photo by Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA has issued a Kp index of four, meaning the aurora may be “quite pleasing” to look at for people in the right areas Saturday night.
No geomagnetic storms, which can contribute to more auroral activity, are forecast for Saturday night.
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