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The northern lights could be visible from some northern states on Sunday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, although forecasters are not predicting any space weather activity that would typically produce bigger light shows.<\/p>\n
NOAA is not predicting any space weather activity that would impact the lights, but the aurora could still be visible.<\/p>\n
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NOAA is predicting a Kp index of four out of nine for Sunday night, meaning the aurora could move farther from Earth\u2019s magnetic poles, while appearing \u201cbrighter\u201d with more \u201cmotion and formations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Forecasters are not expecting any space weather to impact the aurora on Sunday night, although the Kp index could still reach above four later this evening into Monday morning, according to NOAA\u2019s three day forecast<\/a>.<\/p>\n Where Could the Aurora Be Visible?<\/p>\n Northern regions of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan\u2019s Upper Peninsula have a chance of catching the lights, along with much of North Dakota and northern parts of South Dakota. Most of Alaska\u2019s interior has a much higher chance of seeing the lights, per usual. However, the sun sets in Alaska much later during the summer months, meaning viewers have a much more limited timeframe to catch the lights. The sun will set in Anchorage around 10:35 p.m. on Sunday night.<\/p>\n NOAA’s aurora map for Sunday night.<\/p>\n NOAAWhat\u2019s the Best Way to View the Aurora?<\/p>\n Prospective viewers should travel as close to the Earth\u2019s magnetic north pole as possible. Viewers should find a vantage point with a clear view of the sky facing north, ideally away from other sources of light like cities. They should also time their trips for the hours the aurora is most active\u2014typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the Best Way to Photograph the Aurora?<\/p>\n