Aurora forecast

Get Ready to Say 'Wow!' - Northern Lights Could Dazzle Us This Week!

Northern Lights are making a comeback! Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring celestial display lighting the skies over Canada and the U.S.! 🌌✨

This week, get ready for a spectacular celestial show as the Northern Lights may very well take center stage in the skies across Canada and parts of the United States! Experts from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center have issued a geomagnetic storm warning due to a predicted G3 storm that's bound to stir up the magnetic energies around our planet. This phenomenon promises to create a stunning display of colors that could illuminate your late-night sky gazing – just make sure you’ve got the hot cocoa handy!

For those of you in Canada, particularly Alberta and Manitoba, it’s time to grab your parkas and look up! According to forecasts, the aurora borealis could be visible on Monday and Tuesday nights, providing a delightful distraction from your everyday worries. If you find yourself in Northern U.S. states like Minnesota, North Dakota, or even parts of Iowa, don’t close your curtains too early as the northern lights might bring a magical touch to your evening! Nature's fireworks are coming to town, and they are much cheaper than a ticket to the rodeo!

Now, while the NOAA is buzzed up about the expected spectacle, they warn that there’s still some uncertainty involved. So keep your eyes peeled, ground control! Plan to head to darker areas away from city lights, preferably near open spaces where the skies can dazzle you without interference. Whatever you do, don't forget to take your phone to capture those jaw-dropping moments; one Instagram story will make all your friends green with envy!

But before you bundle up to chase the lights, here's a fun fact: The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a result of charged particles from the sun colliding with atoms in Earth’s atmosphere, usually occurring around the magnetic poles. Also, did you know that the colors of the aurora can indicate how it is formed? Green is the most common, caused by oxygen at lower altitudes, while red and purple are rarer, created by high-altitude oxygen and nitrogen. It's a natural light show you won’t want to miss!