A new aurora update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates that up to 10 states could have a chance to see the northern lights on Saturday night. The outlook points to mild auroral activity near the northern U.S. border, giving skywatchers in parts of the country a possible weekend viewing window.
The forecast also follows similar expectations for Friday and Sunday, with NOAA signaling a stretch of light geomagnetic activity across northern areas. That means the best chances are expected closer to the U.S.-Canada border, where aurora displays are more likely to become visible when conditions line up.
While this is not a major storm-level event, even mild aurora forecasts can bring visible activity in favorable locations. Visibility will still depend on local weather, cloud cover and how dark the skies are at the time the aurora becomes active.
For people tracking the northern lights this weekend, NOAA’s update suggests Saturday is part of a broader three-day period of potential viewing. Anyone hoping to catch the aurora will need clear skies and a location away from bright city lights, especially in northern states where the forecast places the best opportunity.
