If the Northern Lights are on your must-see list of natural wonders, you may soon have a chance to witness this stunning phenomenon. On July 13, the aurora borealis, also known as the aurora borealis, may appear in more than 17 states of the United States.
The mesmerizing light display is often caused by the solar wind emanating from the sun and interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field, explains the Oceans and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. National (NOAA).
According to NOAA, the aurora is created when electrons from space travel along Earth’s magnetic field lines and collide with atoms and molecules in the upper atmosphere. This collision produces a bright light similar to how the electrons in a neon light interact with gases to produce different colors.
The Institute of Geophysics at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks is forecasting major aurora activity next Thursday, with vivid auroras expected to appear in parts of Canada and the United States.
Where can you watch the Northern Lights?
If the weather is clear, the Northern Lights can be seen in northern parts of 17 states.
“Aurora activity will be high (+). Weather permitting, intense aurora will be visible overhead from Inuvik, Yellowknife, Rankin and Iqaluit to Vancouver, Helena, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Bay City, Toronto. , Montpelier and Charlottetown and lows are visible on the horizon from Salem, Boise, Cheyenne, Lincoln, Indianapolis and Annapolis,” The Fairbanks Institute for Geophysics at the University of Alaska predicts.
Here is the complete list:
alaska
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Maine
maryland
New York
New Hampshire
Washington D.C
Vermont state
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
India
When can you watch Aurora Lightning?
To maximize your chances of seeing this celestial sight, the best time to look for the aurora is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, the Space Weather Prediction Center advises. You should stay away from the bright city lights to improve your visibility.
The brightness of the aurora is affected by geomagnetic activity, with the greater the activity, the more vivid the display. As the date approaches, NOAA will monitor the activity and make its forecast.
The last significant aurora event in the United States occurred in late April when a geomagnetic storm allowed light observations in 30 states. Specifically, parts of Iowa, North Dakota, and Kansas have been treated to awe-inspiring auroras.
If you’ve always dreamed of witnessing the magical dance of the Northern Lights, keep an eye on the upcoming weather forecast and get ready for a potentially amazing experience in the night sky.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn