A Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch raises the possibility of viewing the Northern Lights across the northern half of the U.S., and mostly clear skies are predicted for the Pacific Northwest.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado, issued a G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch on a 5-level scale for Saturday, May 11.Keep reading to learn more about a Geomagnetic Storm Watch and how and where you might be able to see the lights in Seattle this weekend. For most people, a Geomagnetic Storm Watch is not something to be concerned about.
The best time to view the aurora is typically between midnight and 3 a.m., when the sky is the darkest.The University of Alaska Fairbanks aurora forecast shows the chance of seeing Northern Lights increase Friday, May 10, stretching down into the northernmost states. On Saturday, May 11, high aurora activity stretches even further south into the northern half of the U.S.Those with cloud-free skies will have the best chance to see the dancing lights, so be sure to check your weather forecast.
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