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Geomagnetic Storm: Northern Lights to Dazzle U.S. in 2026!

1/4/2026

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The northern lights may be visible across parts of the U.S. on January 2-3, 2026, due to a geomagnetic storm forecast by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Oregon have good chances, among others.
Optimal viewing times are 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. EST.
Viewers should seek a dark location with a clear northern horizon and let their eyes adjust, because cloud cover may limit visibility.

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The northern lights may be visible across parts of the U.S. on January 2-3, 2026, due to a geomagnetic storm forecast by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Oregon have good chances, among others.
Optimal viewing times are 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. EST.
Viewers should seek a dark location with a clear northern horizon and let their eyes adjust, because cloud cover may limit visibility.