A new northern lights forecast says parts of the northern United States could have a chance to see the aurora borealis on Thursday night. The outlook, cited by Forbes, points to up to nine states where the display may become visible if conditions line up.
The forecast comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which regularly tracks aurora activity and issues visibility outlooks. In this latest update, NOAA signaled that a limited stretch of the northern U.S. may fall within the viewing zone for the night.
For people hoping to catch the northern lights, the forecast is a sign that the aurora could dip far enough south to be seen beyond the usual far-north locations. Because this is a forecast, visibility can shift as conditions change, and the final viewing area may not be exactly the same as earlier projections.
The latest outlook adds to growing interest in aurora forecasts as more U.S. viewers watch for rare chances to see the sky light up. Thursday night’s prediction suggests that residents across several northern states may want to keep an eye on NOAA’s updates as the evening develops.
