![]() The reason behind these rare northern light occurrences is a pretty strong geomagnetic storm, according to the Met office. A handful of far northern states could catch a glimpse of tonight's aurora borealis, including the northernmost areas of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tonight all of Canada and Alaska should have front-row seats to catch the phenomenon, and residents of the region will have a high chance of seeing it. Paramount Miami Worldcenter, One Thousand Museum Miami, and more will go dark between 9pm and 3am to lessen the odds of light pollution.If you missed it last night, you're not out of luck, though. Subscribe to our newsletter below and never miss what’s happening in a city near you.ĭiscover the best experiences in Los Angeles.ĭiscover the best experiences in Chicago.ĭiscover the best experiences in San Francisco.ĭiscover the best experiences in New York City.ĭiscover the best experiences in San Diego. But, you never know!īucket Listers is your trusted guide 364 days a year. Of course, the rumors are likely less than true, considering this entire article is an April Fools’ joke. New York, for instance, will be turning off its dozens of Times Square electronic billboards. There is a strong enough chance that city light pollution won’t affect visibility, but some iconic buildings will be turning off their lights to better the odds. Local officials in the city are encouraging residents to drive up to Twin Peaks for your best view if you’re in the bay. SF’s City Hall and Salesforce Tower will go dark between 9pm and 3am. In Los Angeles, there will be a city wide ordinance for the skyline to shut off its nonessential lights at 11:50pm exactly, and Griffith Observatory will be hosting a live stream from its telescoped grounds. See which cities will be in prime viewing areas and check out image renderings provided by the NOAA below: ChicagoĬhicago’s 311 South Wacker will also be turning off the lights, and rumor has it-their Museum of Science and Industry is planning to place telescopes all across the city for better viewing. ![]() Regions that traditionally see the northern lights fall between 1 and 3 on the index, so a night of Kp-index 4+ offers an incredibly good chance to see the display. We can thank the unusually strong solar activity on the night of March 31 for the celestial ballet results, which is predicted to cause a Kp-index (a measurement of aurora activity) of 5. While it’s not guaranteed you’ll be able to see the lights all evening, if viewed at midnight local time when the sky is darkest, astronomers say the glow will be visible in each city respectively. However, this week’s rare occurrence means you won’t have to travel far to check the natural event off of your bucket list if you live in certain cities across the United States.Ĭities in the predicted viewing area include northerly located urban areas like New York City and Chicago, but also Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and San Diego. The lights appear as curtains, rays, or spirals, in dynamic colors flickering across the entire sky. The aurora is a brilliant natural light display in the Earth’s sky, usually only seen in higher-latitude regions-think: Norway or Iceland. ![]() The aurora borealis, or northern lights, will glow strongly enough to be seen dancing above select major city skylines across the US tonight. UPDATE: If you were up late to view the show, make sure to tag Bucket Listers ( on social media so we know you fell for our April Fools’ prank! Love, Bucket Listers– your trusted city guide *364* days a year.
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