Northern Lights May Be Visible Across 11 US States Before Dawn Tuesday as NOAA Watches Possible G1 Storm

Northern lights could become visible across 11 northern US states early Tuesday as NOAA monitors several CMEs capable of producing minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions (Credit: Photo by Alain Bonnardeaux on Unsplash)

Northern lights could glow over parts of 11 US states before dawn on Tuesday, 8 September, as forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) track several coronal mass ejections that may trigger minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions.

The best chances are expected across Alaska and northern states close to the Canadian border. The aurora outlook follows recent solar activity, including three M-class solar flares, weaker eruptions and multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs).