{"id":650079,"date":"2025-12-23T09:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/650079\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:19:22","slug":"northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-10-states-dec-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/650079\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Dec. 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

The northern lights may put on another show across the U.S. tonight as speedy solar wind from an Earth-facing coronal hole is forecast to spark minor (G1) geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center.<\/p>\n

Geomagnetic activity is expected to reach minor (G1) storm levels overnight, which could be good news for aurora<\/a> chasers as it raises the chance of seeing the northern lights in mid-latitudes.<\/p>\n

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Space weather forecasters say Earth will remain under the influence of the fast solar wind<\/a> through Dec. 25<\/a>, potentially offering aurora chasers several opportunities to catch the display over the festive season.<\/p>\n

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Where can I see the northern lights tonight?<\/p>\n

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Aurora forecast for tonight (Dec. 23) courtesy of NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. (Image credit: Map: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, graphic created in Canva Pro by Daisy Dobrijevic.)States that could see auroras tonight<\/p>\n

Based on the latest NOAA aurora forecast map<\/a>, the following 10 U.S. states appear fully or partially above the aurora view line:<\/p>\n

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  1. Alaska<\/li>\n
  2. Washington<\/li>\n
  3. North Dakota<\/li>\n
  4. Minnesota<\/li>\n
  5. Montana<\/li>\n
  6. Maine<\/li>\n
  7. Michigan<\/li>\n
  8. Wisconsin<\/li>\n
  9. South Dakota<\/li>\n
  10. Idaho<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Remember, auroras can be fickle creatures. The list is based on current forecast data, but if conditions strengthen and skies are clear, auroras could reach much farther south than expected.<\/p>\n

    Then again, if conditions don’t align, we might end up with a “nothing burger” and no auroras at all.<\/p>\n

    Northern Hemisphere aurora forecast courtesy of the U.K. Met OfficeWhat time should I look for the northern lights tonight?<\/p>\n

    The northern lights could be visible across 10 U.S. states tonight (Dec. 23-24) as soon as it gets dark, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the sky throughout the evening, especially in areas with clear, dark skies.<\/p>\n

    According to NOAA’s 3-day forecast<\/a>, geomagnetic storm activity is expected to be best at the following times:<\/p>\n