
Northern lights may be visible across Wisconsin June 13 and 14. Here’s when to look
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Northern lights may be visible across Wisconsin June 13 and 14. Here’s when to look
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for June 14. The lights may be visible throughout the state on June 13 and 14, according to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The SWPC says the lights are typically best “within an hour or two’ of midnight, meaning you should keep an eye out between 10 p.m and 2 a.m.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for June 14, and the lights may be visible throughout the state on June 13 and 14, according to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Both forecasts have a Kp index of four. For indexes in this range, lights will likely be “brighter and there will be more auroral activity” — if they make an appearance — since they’re moving further from the poles, according to the SWPC.
The SWPC also has an aurora forecast tool, which provides a short-term forecast. The forecaster shows the lights’ location and intensity for the next 30 to 90 minutes.
What will the weather be like in Wisconsin this weekend?
Rain could hinder some Wisconsinites from seeing the lights this weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.
There’s a chance of showers on both June 13 and 14 in Green Bay, Appleton and Wausau. But, NWS forecasts indicate the night sky should be relatively clear for some of the state on June 14, including in Milwaukee and Madison.
What are tips for watching the northern lights?
The SWPC says the lights are typically best “within an hour or two” of midnight, meaning you should keep an eye out between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
You should also head away from city lights and seek high vantage points for a better chance of catching a glimpse. You can find a full list of tips on the SWPC’s website.
What are the best places in Wisconsin to watch the northern lights?
Here’s a list of spots across Wisconsin that offer some of the best views of the night sky: