A Brief, Flickering Chance: The Northern Lights' Last Hurrah? The prospect of witnessing the aurora borealis is a tantalizing one for many. This week's forecast from NOAA has given eight states a glimmer of hope.
Those states – the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northern Minnesota, and parts of North Dakota – offer the best chance to see the display, provided light pollution is minimal.
NOAA's Kp index of four indicates that conditions will be favorable for a spectacular display. However, experience has shown that even a favorable forecast can be nothing more than a cruel tease.