Northern Lights Update: These 10 States Could See The Aurora Saturday
Topline Up to 10 states may get a look at the northern lights Saturday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which predicts mild auroral activity to last through the weekend. The Northern Lights, formed by the interaction between charged particles from the Sun and the Earths magnetic field, are seen in the Backsjon area near the city of Umea in northern Sweden on February 15, 2026. Photo by Metin Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA issued a Kp index of five for Saturday night, which means for those in the right areas, the aurora can be “quite pleasing” to look at. Geomagnetic storms capable of enhancing northern lights showings are not forecast for Saturday. Observers may be able to get another shot at seeing the northern lights Sunday, when the Kp index is expected to drop to four as auroral activity moves farther north. Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible？ The aurora borealis can be seen in areas includingnorthern Washington, the northern tip of Idaho, northern Montana, the northernmost stretch of Wyoming, North Dakota, northern South Dakota, the northern half of Minnesota, the northern tip of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. As usual, much of Alaska will have the