NOAA<\/a>, a wave of solar energy is set to ripple through Earth\u2019s magnetic field early this week, sparking minor to moderate geomagnetic storms from Monday, Nov. 10, through Wednesday, Nov. 12.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n While forecasters expect a minor geomagnetic storm this evening \u2014 increasing to moderate on Tuesday and Wednesday night \u2014 the \u201cview line\u201d for the aurora borealis will likely drop even lower later in the week.\n<\/p>\n
Be sure to capture the magic while it lasts, whether you\u2019re chasing the aurora from your own backyard or heading north for clearer skies.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know, from when to look up and where to go.<\/p>\n
When will the northern lights be visible? <\/p>\n
Northern Lights over Fusch.<\/p>\n
JFK\/APA\/AFP via Getty<\/p>\n
Auroras are expected to be visible from Monday night, Nov. 10 through Wednesday, Nov. 12, with the strongest activity forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n
NOAA’s latest predictions show minor geomagnetic storms beginning tonight, building to moderate levels midweek, so the northern lights could peak late on Tuesday, Nov. 11, into early Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
For the best viewing window, be sure to head outside between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, when the skies are darkest.<\/p>\n
Where will the northern lights be visible? <\/p>\n
Aurora borealis over Manning Park, British Columbia.<\/p>\n
Andrew Chin\/Getty\u00a0<\/p>\n
Northern states: you\u2019re in for a treat!<\/p>\n
If skies stay clear and weather permits, the aurora could stretch across parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine.<\/p>\n
While your chances improve the farther north you go, strong geomagnetic conditions sometimes push the lights even deeper into the continental U.S., which means that even stargazers in the Midwest and Great Lakes region might catch a faint shimmer on the northern horizon.\n<\/p>\n
How to watch the northern lights? <\/p>\n
Northern lights in Debrad, Slovakia.<\/p>\n
Robert Nemeti\/Anadolu via Getty<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need a telescope,\u00a0 just the right spot and a little patience.<\/p>\n
To see the aurora in all its glory, head far from city lights, ideally to an open space with a clear northern view.<\/p>\n
The trick? Stay out longer than you think, as the northern lights often appear as a slow glow before bursting into color. Let your eyes adjust and look for faint green bands or arcs low in the sky that begin to move or ripple\n<\/p>\n
How to take photos of the northern lights? <\/p>\n
The only thing better than witnessing this celestial event? Capturing the moment and making memories. The best part? Your smartphone will do the trick!<\/p>\n
Just switch on\u00a0Night Mode\u00a0in your settings and aim your lens at the sky.<\/p>\n
For those with more advanced gear, like a DSLR or mirrorless camera, use a tripod and shoot in manual mode for the best results.\n<\/p>\n
Remember, patience goes a long way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NEED TO KNOW A new wave of solar energy is lighting up Earth\u2019s magnetic field this week, with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":283613,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[192,79],"class_list":{"0":"post-283612","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-environment","8":"tag-environment","9":"tag-science"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283612"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283612\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}