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At least 17 U.S. states are likely to see northern lights Thursday night

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

A geomagnetic storm will cause the aurora borealis to be visible from parts of the United States and most of Canada on Thursday, and perhaps again Friday.

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  1. Forbes

    Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight (opens Forbes)

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    The aurora may be visible in Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine and the northernmost parts of New York.

  2. The Hill

    Some states could see northern lights on Thursday amid geomagnetic storm (opens The Hill)

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    Your best chance at seeing the northern lights will likely be along the northern horizon.

  3. Forbes

    Northern Lights Alert: Where And When To See Aurora This Weekend (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Northern Lights (aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. after space weather forecasters predicted favorable geomagnetic storm conditions.

  4. Forbes

    Northern Lights Alert: States Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The states where the lights may be visible include New York, Illinois, Michigan, Washington and Oregon.

  5. Newsweek

    Northern lights possible in northern states tonight: how to watch (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Northern Lights to illuminate skies over many U.S. states including Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota.

  6. Portland Press Herald

    Maine one of 17 U.S. states likely to see northern lights Thursday night (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    A geomagnetic storm will cause the aurora borealis to be visible from parts of the United States and most of Canada on Thursday, and perhaps again Friday.

  7. Anchorage Daily News

    At least 17 U.S. states are likely to see northern lights Thursday night (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    A geomagnetic storm will cause the aurora borealis to be visible from parts of the United States and most of Canada on Thursday, and perhaps again Friday.

  8. New Hampshire Union Leader

    At least 17 U.S. states likely to see northern lights Thursday night (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    A strong geomagnetic storm could trigger a display of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, across most of Canada and at least 17 U.S. states on Thursday night.

  9. Forbes

    Updated Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Friday Night (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The lights may be visible in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine and the northernmost parts of New York.

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