Northern Lights could organize an impressive show tonight (June 1) since the current geomagnetic storm conditions can push auroras further south than usual, according to the Oceanic and Atmospheric National Administration.
The land is currently reverberating a rapid impact of coronal mass expulsion (CME) that arrived in the early hours of June 1, wreaking havoc in the magnetic field of our planet, great news for anyone who expects to see the lights of the north.
The spatial meteorological forecasts of the United Kingdom with the office predict the frequent storm of G1 A G2 e occasional G3 level storm intervals and even G4 possible from June 1 to 2.
The NOAA space prediction center predicts that the KP index will reach the reach of 7.67 in the next 24 hours. To get a breakdown or updated schedules, see the 3 -day prognosis of NOAA. (KP is a measurement of geomagnetic activity, with an index that varies from 0 to 9; KP higher indicates a stronger auroral activity).
Aurora Hunters, carry those cameras, cross their fingers and their firmly fixed eyes on the heavens! You can also keep up with the latest forecasts and warnings of geomagnetic storms with our live blog by Aurora Forecast.
Where can I see the northern dawn
Alaska has the greatest possibility of seeing the northern dawn tonight. If storm levels are reached G3 or even G4, the auroras could be visible in high latitude states, including Michigan and Maine, according to NOAA.
Next, we have listed the 23 states that appear fully or partly above the possible vision line for auroras tonight according to the NOAA Space Meteorological Prediction Center. They are more likely that they are based on their proximity to the center of oval Auroral and how much of each state is inside or near the view line.
But remember, the auroras are volatile, sometimes they seem much more south than expected, and other times everything appears. Many conditions have to align for the perfect screen.
States that could see Auroras tonight
- Alaska
- Mountain
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
- Idaho
- Washington
- Oregon
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- Wyoming
- Illinois
- Indianna
- Pennsylvania
Prognosis of the Aurora of the North Hemisphere Courtesy of the office with the position
How can I see the northern lights from where I live?
If you are in one of the 23 predicted states to have the opportunity to see the northern dawn tonight, go to a point of view oriented to the north as far as possible from light pollution. But as we approach the summer solstice on June 20/21, the window of darkness to observe the northern lights is being reduced; The early hours of the morning around 1 and 2 in the morning could be the best time to try to see the lights of the north.
Interested in tracking the space climate and knowing when and where to detect auroras? Download a space climate application that provides forecasts based on your location. An option I use is “my prognosis and alerts of Aurora”, available for iOS and Android. However, any similar application should work well. I also use the “Space Weather Live” application, which is available on iOS and Android, to obtain a deeper understanding of whether current space conditions are favorable for visits to the dawn.
