{"id":21659,"date":"2025-02-13T23:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T23:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=21659"},"modified":"2025-02-13T23:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T23:07:59","slug":"everywhere-in-the-usa-that-could-see-the-northern-lights-this-week-as-solar-event-is-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=21659","title":{"rendered":"Everywhere in the USA that could see the Northern Lights this week as solar event is confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A dazzling display of Northern Lights could illuminate the night sky this week – just in time for Valentine’s Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The phenomenon sees ribbons of green, pink, and sometimes purple light swirling through the skies.<\/p>\n

Caused by charged sun particle hitting the\u00a0Earth’s<\/a>\u00a0atmosphere, the lights – also called Aurora Borealis – have been captivating humanity for thousands of years.<\/p>\n

And this week, Americans in some\u00a0US states<\/a>\u00a0might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them.<\/p>\n

As SpaceWeather.com\u00a0reports<\/a>, another solar wind stream is heading for our planet, flowing from ‘a canyon-like hole’ in the sun’s atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) claimed this could cause a ‘G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm’ which could be visible from tonight (Thursday February 13) and into the evening on Valentine’s Day, with ‘high activity’ expected.<\/p>\n

Where to see the Northern Lights<\/h2>\n
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The Northern Lights captured in Maine last May (Michael Seamans\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Parts of northern USA might be able to see the light show, as well as areas in\u00a0Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One state which will perhaps unsurprisingly see a display is Alaska, due to its northerly position.<\/p>\n

And, if conditions are right, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Michigan and Maine tonight and tomorrow.<\/p>\n

How best to see the Northern Lights<\/h2>\n

The NOAA recommends going out at night and ‘getting away from city lights’ for optimal Aurora Borealis viewing. However, visibility also depends on how clear the night sky is.<\/p>\n

“The best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight – between 10pm and 2am local time,” the agency explained.<\/p>\n

“These hours of active aurora expand towards evening and morning as the level of geomagnetic activity increases.<\/p>\n

“There may be aurora in the evening and morning but it is usually not as active and therefore, not as visually appealing.”<\/p>\n

Capturing the solar storm<\/h2>\n
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You don’t necessarily need a DSLR – but a tripod might help (SAUL LOEB\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Speaking of ‘visually appealing,’ if you’re looking to photograph the lights, then fortunately you don’t need a fancy DSLR camera to do so.<\/p>\n

Instead, you can optimize your\u00a0iPhone<\/a>\u00a0to capture the light display in all its glory.<\/p>\n

To do this, make sure you select Night Mode – which should automatically come on if you’re taking photos in a low-light environment.<\/p>\n

If it doesn’t, you can access it via the options menu on your camera app.<\/p>\n

Then, adjust the exposure time to its maximum limit. This will allow your iPhone to capture more light and movement of the Northern Lights.<\/p>\n

It’s worth noting that, while you also need at least an iPhone 11 or a newer model to do this, a tripod would also massively help you out here.<\/p>\n

Any shaky hands, with your exposure settings at their maximum, can affect the quality of your photos.<\/p>\n

If you want those perfectly lit images you’ve seen clogging up your\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0feed, you want to ensure you’re as still as possible.<\/p>\n

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