Clouds likely to dash Minnesota's hopes for New Year's Eve northern lights
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
Will Washingtonians be able to see the northern lights this New Year's Eve?
While it is expected to be clear earlier in the day Tuesday, evening cloud cover could make viewing the aurora borealis difficult for those in Washington.
Northern lights forecast: Aurora could be visible in some states on New Year’s Eve
Fireworks won't be the only entertainment in the sky across parts of the nation on New Year's Eve as the northern lights are predicted to make an appearance to close out the year. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday as a coronal mass ejection that left the sun on Sunday is expected to reach Earth.
Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the U.S. this New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New Year's Eve storm could make Northern Lights visible in US as Americans ring in 2025
Celebrate the New Year from Vermont to Maine with the stunning, dancing, Northern Lights that may be seen until Jan. 1 due to a geomagnetic storm. Here's how to to maximize your view.
Northern lights could glow in U.S. during New Year’s celebrations
The northern part of the country could see pink and red streaks in the skies this week, just in time for New Year’s Eve, according to NOAA.
A powerful solar storm is due to hit Earth on New Year's Eve, sparking beautiful auroras. Here's how to see them.
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