The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, will be visible in some US states this week due to a solar eruption that sent charged particles towards Earth’s magnetic pull over the weekend. The phenomenon will be viewable two nights in a row, starting late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Several Northern U.S. states may have a chance to see the northern lights, including North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maine, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Nebraska, Illinois, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. However, viewing conditions are less than optimal due to cloudy weather in some regions.
The best viewing areas will be the Midwest and northern Plains region on Tuesday night, with improved weather forecasted for Wednesday night. The Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains will experience cloudy weather, but clearing conditions may occur in Washington and Oregon by Wednesday night.
To maximize visibility, it’s essential to find dark locations away from light pollution during the darkest hours of the night or early morning. Viewers can check NOAA’s 30-minute Aurora forecast for regular updates on the best times for viewing.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/15/northern-lights-forecast-aurora-borealis-states/83098515007