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North Texas could see the northern lights tonight. But there's something you really need to know first.
DALLAS — Typically, the northern lights, or aurora borealis, are visible in regions close to the Arctic Circle. However, during periods of heightened solar activity -- which is expected after a geomagnetic storm this week-- the auroras can extend farther south. And in rare cases, this includes parts of the southern United States into North Texas.
Northern Lights Forecast: These 10 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight
To see the northern lights, NOAA recommends getting to an unobstructed, north-facing vantage point away from city lights. The best time to see the aurora is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, which is when geomagnetic activity can be highest.
NEW YORK – A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of ...
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The latest aurora viewing forecast from the SWPC, seen below, shows the likelihood of seeing the northern lights in North America. Canada and Alaska have the greatest chance at catching the dancing ...
The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the northern lights more common and widespread.
Northern lights illuminate the sky in Fairbanks, Alaska, on March 27. (Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images) 33,062 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?
Other states where it’s possible to see the lights include Oregon, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, northern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and New England. Experts have long struggled ...
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