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Northern Lights Forecast: 18 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight As Geomagnetic Storm Nears

Photography experts told National Geographic that a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting are recommended to capture the northern lights. If using a smartphone, NOAA suggests turning on night mode and disabling flash.

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Map Shows States Where Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across US Tonight

Residents in a string of northern states could be in with a chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday night, forecasters say.

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Here's how and where you'll be able to catch the northern lights on Wednesday

The northern lights are gearing up for an encore. Here's which states can catch another glimpse of the colorful light display.

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A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here’s what to know about northern lights

NEW YORK (AP) — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of ...

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Northern lights may be viewable in some US states this week: Where and when to see it

Skygazers may get a chance to view the signature dancing glow of the northern lights this week from several U.S. states. The phenomenon will be viewable two nights in a row this week, including ...

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Northern lights forecast in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine

NEW YORK (AP) — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. Boston weather: More rainy days, warmer weather ...

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Aurora: Where To Look for the Northern Lights Over US Tonight

The northern (and southern) lights form when particles from the solar wind excite atoms in the Earth's upper atmosphere, causing them to glow. Appearing as curtains of light that trace along the ...

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Will Binghamton residents be able to see the northern lights this week? What we know

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, may be visible from several northern U.S. states on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Skygazers may get a chance to view the signature dancing glow of the ...

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Northern Lights seen across Connecticut

The Northern Lights were once again visible in Connecticut, thanks to a solar storm that erupted from the sun’s surface earlier in the week. The aurora will be visible through the early morning ...

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Encore performance of the northern lights possible in parts of Canada

There is a chance of seeing the northern lights again tonight, Canada. Night owls with clear skies should head outside and gaze up for a chance to see dazzling auroras after sunset into the early ...

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Northern Lights dazzle over West of England

The Northern Lights lit up the skies across parts of the West of England on Wednesday night. BBC Weather Watchers shared photos of the enchanting sight, known as aurora borealis, in Somerset, ...

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