{"id":122850,"date":"2024-11-06T21:59:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T14:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=122850"},"modified":"2024-11-06T21:59:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T14:59:01","slug":"these-u-s-states-may-see-aurora-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=122850","title":{"rendered":"These U.S. States May See Aurora Tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"embed-base image-embed embed-0\" role=\"presentation\"><figcaption><fbs-accordion><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\">Where will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? <\/p>\n<p><\/fbs-accordion><small>getty<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Update. Nov. 6, 2024: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceweather.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.spaceweather.com\/\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.spaceweather.com\/\" aria-label=\"SpaceWeather.com\"><em data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.spaceweather.com\/\">SpaceWeather.com<\/em><\/a><em> is now calling tonight\u2019s potential display of aurora a \u201clow probability forecast\u201d after NOAA and NASA models agreed that a coronal mass ejection traveling towards Earth would likely only \u201cgraze\u201d the planet\u2019s magnetosphere.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Where will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? The Northern Lights may be seen during the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the continental U.S. after space weather forecasters predicted favorable geomagnetic storm conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the result of a coronal mass ejection \u2014 a cloud of charged particles hurled in Earth\u2019s direction from the sun \u2014 in the wake of a M3.8-class solar flare on Sunday, Nov. 3.<\/p>\n<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u2019s Space Weather Prediction Center is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/communities\/aurora-dashboard-experimental\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/communities\/aurora-dashboard-experimental\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/communities\/aurora-dashboard-experimental\" aria-label=\"forecasting\">forecasting<\/a> that a G1 geomagnetic storm will make aurora visible in clear skies from northern-tier U.S. states.<\/p>\n<p>The Northern Lights will likely be brightest in Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed-base image-embed embed-1\" role=\"presentation\"><figcaption><fbs-accordion><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\">The M3.8-class solar flare on Sunday, Nov. 3. <\/p>\n<p><\/fbs-accordion><small>NASA SDO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><fbs-ad position=\"inread\" progressive=\"\" ad-id=\"article-0-inread\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Where To See The Northern Lights<\/h2>\n<p>A G1 geomagnetic storm is being forecast, which generally means that aurora is seen from a &#8220;viewline&#8221; that could drop as far south as Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine. However, in practice, it could turn out to be a stronger G2 geomagnetic storm. That would mean aurora is seen as far south as New York and Idaho.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">When To See The Northern Lights<\/h2>\n<p>NOAA\u2019s forecast time for the beginning of the G1 geomagnetic storm is 00-03 UTC, which translates to 7-10 p.m. EST, 6-9 p.m. CST, 5-8 p.m. MST and 4-7 p.m. PST. The predicted displays of aurora borealis have predicted Kp index of 5, which refers to the magnitude of the geomagnetic storm.<\/p>\n<p>The Kp Index has a scale of 1 to 9; the higher the number, the farther south the aurora can be seen. According to NOAA, Kp 5 means \u201cthe aurora will move further from the poles, it will become brighter, and there will be more auroral activity &#8230; if you are in the right place, these aurora can be quite pleasing to look at.\u201d In the hours after the G1 geomagnetic storm, the index slips to Kp 4.33 for three hours, then to Kp 4 for three hours, rising again to Kp 4.33 later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed-base image-embed embed-7\" role=\"presentation\"><figcaption><fbs-accordion><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\">NOAA&#8217;s &#8220;aurora viewline&#8221; for the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. <\/p>\n<p><\/fbs-accordion><small>NOAA<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Where To Check The Aurora Forecast<\/h2>\n<p>Space weather is unpredictable, and the forecast can change quickly. Skywatchers are advised to check NOAA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/products\/aurora-viewline-tonight-and-tomorrow-night-experimental\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/products\/aurora-viewline-tonight-and-tomorrow-night-experimental\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/products\/aurora-viewline-tonight-and-tomorrow-night-experimental\" aria-label=\"aurora view line\">aurora view line<\/a>, which is available for tonight and tomorrow night, and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/products\/aurora-30-minute-forecast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/products\/aurora-30-minute-forecast\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.swpc.noaa.gov\/products\/aurora-30-minute-forecast\" aria-label=\"30-minute forecast\">30-minute forecast<\/a>, where the latest forecasts are posted.<\/p>\n<p>Reliable space weather experts on social media include <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TamithaSkov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TamithaSkov\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/x.com\/TamithaSkov\" aria-label=\"Dr. Tamitha Skov\">Dr. Tamitha Skov<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RyanJFrench\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RyanJFrench\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/x.com\/RyanJFrench\" aria-label=\"Dr. Ryan French\">Dr. Ryan French<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SNHWx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SNHWx\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/x.com\/SNHWx\" aria-label=\"Sara Housseal\">Sara Housseal<\/a> on X, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wilphotographer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wilphotographer\/\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wilphotographer\/\" aria-label=\"Wil Photography\">Wil Photography<\/a> on Facebook. Useful apps for smartphones include Aurora Now, Hello Aurora and Aurora.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\"><strong>How To Photograph The Northern Lights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Northern Lights generally look brighter and more colorful in a photo than they do in reality \u2014 particularly if you observe from a light-polluted area. Engage \u201cNight Mode,\u201d which will be good enough to get a more impressive souvenir shot of the aurora. It likely means a long exposure of between five and 10 seconds, so use a tripod or balance your smartphone on something to keep it as still as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-5 link-embed--long-title link-embed--no-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jamiecartereurope\/2024\/11\/03\/northern-lights-alert-six-more-major-solar-storms-are-coming-soon-expert-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Northern Lights Alert: Six More Major Solar Storms Are Coming Soon, Expert Says\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jamiecartereurope\/2024\/11\/03\/northern-lights-alert-six-more-major-solar-storms-are-coming-soon-expert-says\/\"><span class=\"link-embed__info\"><span class=\"link-embed__provider\">Forbes<\/span><span class=\"link-embed__title\">Northern Lights Alert: Six More Major Solar Storms Are Coming Soon, Expert Says<\/span><small class=\"link-embed__byline\">By <span class=\"link-embed__author\"\/><\/small><\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">What Causes The Northern Lights<\/h2>\n<p>The solar wind \u2014 a stream of charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth\u2019s magnetic field \u2014 causes the Northern Lights. As charged particles strike Earth&#8217;s magnetic field, they accelerate down its magnetic field lines at the north and south poles to create ovals of green and red. During extreme geomagnetic conditions, the auroral oval can bulge, with displays then seen sometimes as far as 25 degrees north and south.<\/p>\n<p>With the sun now in its \u201csolar maximum\u201d period, frequent solar flares and CMEs will likely continue through until 2026.<\/p>\n<p><em>Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jamiecartereurope\/2024\/11\/06\/northern-lights-tonight-these-us-states-may-see-aurora-as-geomagnetic-storm-forecast\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? getty Update. 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