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Northern Lights Forecast: Several States Might See The Aurora Borealis On New Year’s Eve

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The aurora borealis lit up the sky during Christmas and Hanukkah last week in some states.

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    Northern lights could be visible in Maine this New Year's Eve (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to arrive early this week, according NOAA.

  2. The Columbian

    Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the U.S., including Washington, this New Year’s Eve (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — There's a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year. The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to arrive early this week, according to the U.S.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year’s Eve (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — There's a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year. The sun expelled two…

  5. FOX 5 New York

    Northern Lights may light up New York skies on New Year's Eve (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Solar storms might light up New York skies with the Northern Lights this New Year’s Eve! Here’s when and where to watch for this rare aurora display in the city and beyond.

  6. Forbes

    Northern Lights At New Year: These 17 U.S. States May See 2024’s Final Celestial Act (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. tonight after space weather experts predicted a geomagnetic storm.

  7. The Hill

    Solar storms may bring northern lights to US for New Year’s (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Solar storms are expected to bring northern lights to several northern U.S. states just in time for the new year, with the best chance of viewing them in the early morning hours on Tuesday.

  8. Time

    How to See the Northern Lights on New Year's Eve (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    There's a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the New Year.

  9. NPR

    Northern lights may brighten some New Year's skies over the U.S. (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The northern lights could be visible Tuesday night and Wednesday night over the Northern Hemisphere due to a geomagnetic storm.

  10. Boston

    Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the U.S. this New Year's Eve (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Northern lights could bring colorful auroras Monday and Tuesday nights to states including New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

  11. New York Post

    Strong New Year’s Eve geomagnetic storm could trigger displays of northern lights across US (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    After a bevy of solar activity, the Earth will begin the new year with geomagnetic storms and possible displays of Aurora lights as far south as the Midwest.

  12. Forbes

    Northern Lights Forecast: Several States Might See The Aurora Borealis On New Year’s Eve (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The aurora borealis lit up the sky during Christmas and Hanukkah last week in some states.

  13. Fox10 Phoenix

    Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.

  14. Science Alert

    Northern Lights Could Ring in New Year Following Massive Solar Eruptions (opens Science Alert)

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    Science Alert's feed description

    As Earth completes yet another full orbit around the Sun, an encroaching storm is expected to bathe the planet in a glorious glow of auroral light.

  15. Gizmodo

    Here's Where Americans Could See the Northern Lights on New Year's Eve (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    A fresh outburst from the Sun may trigger auroras in parts of the northern United States and Canada.

  16. Fox News

    New Year's Eve storm could make Northern Lights visible in US as Americans ring in 2025 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Celebrate the New Year from Vermont to Maine with the stunning, dancing, Northern Lights that may be seen until Jan. 1 due to a geomagnetic storm. Here's how to to maximize your view.

  17. Anchorage Daily News

    Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the Lower 48 on New Year’s Eve (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Solar storms may spark colorful auroras Monday and Tuesday nights in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.

  18. NBC Chicago

    Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark Northern Lights in the US on New Year’s Eve (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year.

  19. Forbes

    Northern Lights Could Eclipse Fireworks On New Year’s Eve, Say Scientists (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A frenzy of solar flares means there could be displays of Northern Lights on New Year’s Eve.

  20. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Northern lights could be visible in northern U.S. on New Year’s Eve (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    A solar storm could mean that some in the northernmost states of the country will be able to bid farewell to 2024 - and greet the new year - while

  21. The Hill

    Northern lights could be seen in continental US on New Year’s Eve (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A solar storm is bringing the northern lights as far south as Oregon and Illinois on New Year's Eve, according to space weather forecasts.

  22. New York Post

    You can catch the northern lights in these states on New Year’s Eve — including NY (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year.

  23. BGR

    Northern lights might be visible across the US to ring in the new year (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    The NOAA has issued predictions that we could see New Year's auroras filling the sky in some northern U.S. states.

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