Green Bay, WI – Northern lights enthusiasts in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan could be treated to a stunning celestial display tonight, as increased geomagnetic activity brings the aurora borealis into view.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has forecast strong solar activity, with the potential for the aurora to be visible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. across northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Those in dark, rural areas will have the best opportunity to witness the phenomenon.
The Kp index, which tracks geomagnetic storms, suggests that residents in these areas should direct their view toward the northern horizon for the best chance to see the lights. The northern lights, caused by solar particles colliding with Earth’s atmosphere, typically display brilliant greens, reds, and purples in the sky.
With diminishing auroral activity forecasted for tomorrow, tonight may be the prime opportunity for sky-gazers in Wisconsin and Michigan to catch this rare display.
