The northern lights could be visible across at least 17 states this week. (!!!)
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute says that the aurora borealis will be visible across parts of Washington, Idaho, Vermont, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York and Maine on July 12 and 13. Lights will also be visible in parts of Canada, including Vancouver.
The best time to see the aurora is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Tips:
– Go rural. Get away from city lights for a better view. Even the light from the full moon could diminish the aurora, the NOAA says.
– Find a spot where you can see the north with an “unobstructed view,” so hitting higher ground may help.
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