NOAA Predicts Northern Lights Visibility Across Several U.S. States Due to Geomagnetic Activity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted that the northern lights, or aurora borealis, will be visible across several northern U.S. states on May 14 and 15. This natural phenomenon is expected to be observable due to increased geomagnetic activity, which is predicted to peak between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. The states likely to experience this spectacle include Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The aurora borealis occurs when electrically charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating colorful displays in the sky. The visibility of these lights depends on the strength of the geomagnetic storm, which could reach levels that allow the auroras to be seen further south than usual. 
