The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, will continue to be visible in the US during spring and summer months, despite shrinking nighttime hours. Experts say that while there was a good chance of seeing the spectacle last week, chances remain strong for March.
A minor geomagnetic storm is forecast for Wednesday, March 5, which may cause weak power grid fluctuations and impact satellite operations. However, this will not affect migratory animals or make the aurora visible at high latitudes such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Solar cycles refer to the activity level of the sun, which tends to peak every 11 years. We are currently in the middle of Solar Cycle 25, a period expected to last into the first half of 2025.
Forecasting space weather is challenging due to uncertainties in predicting solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Scientists rely on observations from 93-million-miles-away to make predictions, which can be inaccurate. Nonetheless, updates from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center will provide valuable information about aurora sightings.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/05/northern-lights-visible-march/81589576007