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X1.4 Solar Flare Promises Northern Lights This Weekend

3/31/2026

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The X1.4-class solar flare that erupted on March 29 has triggered minor geomagnetic storms, potentially leading to visible northern lights across parts of the United States over the next few days.
States with best viewing conditions include Alaska, Washington, Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, and northern Wisconsin.
The auroras are expected to be most active between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., so viewers should seek dark areas away from city lights.

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The X1.4-class solar flare that erupted on March 29 has triggered minor geomagnetic storms, potentially leading to visible northern lights across parts of the United States over the next few days.
States with best viewing conditions include Alaska, Washington, Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, and northern Wisconsin.
The auroras are expected to be most active between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., so viewers should seek dark areas away from city lights.