CNET: Aurora Borealis Watch: 15 States May Catch Glimpse of Northern Lights Tuesday Night It's the height of the aurora borealis season, but the skies have been relatively calm lately, with only a few mild auroras over the last month. Get ready, though. The northern lights may light up the ...

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Aurora Borealis Watch: 15 States May Catch Glimpse of Northern Lights Tuesday Night A G1 or G2-class geomagnetic storm is forecast to develop on Wednesday, April 1, through Thursday, April 2, with the aurora borealis possible from northern U.S. states. The northern lights, or aurora borealis, could not only be viewable in 19 U.S. states this week, but also have the potential to be extra bright.

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A geomagnetic storm has increased the chances of seeing the Northern Lights in the U.S. this weekend, with March being one of the best times to see the aurora borealis. TheTravel on MSN: These Are The 6 Best National And State Parks For Viewing Aurora Borealis These Are The 6 Best National And State Parks For Viewing Aurora Borealis The northern lights, or aurora borealis, could glow extra bright for 20 states on Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19. Forbes on MSN: Northern lights forecast: 10 states could see the aurora borealis Monday Forbes: Northern Lights Forecast: 18 States May See Aurora Borealis Saturday Amid Geomagnetic Storms Northern Lights Forecast: 18 States May See Aurora Borealis Saturday Amid Geomagnetic Storms LAST NIGHT, THE AURORA BOREALIS DAZZLED THE NIGHT SKY ACROSS AT LEAST 21 STATES. THESE ARE IMAGES FROM IOWA AND NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND EVEN NOT TOO FAR AWAY OVER IN HARRISBURG, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

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