NOAA forecasts northern lights visibility in northern US states
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Updated · Forbes · May 7
NOAA forecasts northern lights visibility in northern US states
11 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 7
A Kp index of four is forecast for Thursday night into early Friday, with possible sightings from northern Washington to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and a higher chance across most of Alaska.
NOAA said no major geomagnetic storms are expected, but the aurora could still appear brighter and show more motion and formations for viewers in favourable locations.
Experts advise heading north, avoiding city lights and watching between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.; smartphone users can improve photos with night mode, RAW format, a tripod and timer.
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