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Rare Northern Lights Expected Across Northern US in 2025

10/14/2025

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters predict a G1 geomagnetic storm driven by high-speed solar winds from coronal holes could make the northern lights visible across Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, northern Maine, and Canada on October 12, 2025.
The best viewing window is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., with darker skies away from city lights.
Photography experts recommend using a tripod and a wide-angle lens.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters predict a G1 geomagnetic storm driven by high-speed solar winds from coronal holes could make the northern lights visible across Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, northern Maine, and Canada on October 12, 2025.
The best viewing window is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., with darker skies away from city lights.
Photography experts recommend using a tripod and a wide-angle lens.