Northern Lights Visibility Forecast for Midwest
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch has been issued, indicating that the northern lights may be visible in parts of the Midwest, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Cloud cover may impact visibility in some areas.
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Highlights
- A G2 geomagnetic storm watch has been issued, allowing the northern lights to be visible in parts of the Midwest, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
- The northern lights may be visible as far south as New York and Idaho due to solar activity from a coronal mass ejection.
- The best viewing times for the northern lights are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
- Cloud cover may affect visibility, particularly in central Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin.
- The northern lights are caused by solar particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere, producing colorful displays.