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Catch Northern Lights This Friday: Last Chance Until 2026!

7/19/2025

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Northern U.S. states are in for a treat this Friday night as the northern lights dance across the sky! With a Kp index of three, conditions are just right for a "quiet aurora." The best time to catch this breathtaking spectacle is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in clear skies. However, don’t wait too long—auroral activity is set to decline by Saturday and won’t return until 2026!

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Northern U.S. states are in for a treat this Friday night as the northern lights dance across the sky! With a Kp index of three, conditions are just right for a "quiet aurora." The best time to catch this breathtaking spectacle is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in clear skies. However, don’t wait too long—auroral activity is set to decline by Saturday and won’t return until 2026!