Coverage dated July 7, 2023 to July 12, 2023

Will I get to see the northern lights this week? Here's where they will be visible.

Headline from ABC 10 Sacramento, on the newest of 4 developments

The northern lights could be visible for some people this week, but it won't be as big as early forecasts had suggested.

ABC 10 Sacramento's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 8, 2023
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states
Headline from CBS 8 San Diego ·
Jul 10, 2023
A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states
Headline from Independent Tribune ·
Jul 11, 2023
Updated Northern Lights Prediction: Tonight Will Be Last Chance To See Them In These U.S. States
Headline from Forbes ·
Jul 13, 2023Newest
Will I get to see the northern lights this week? Here's where they will be visible.
Headline from ABC 10 Sacramento ·

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51 articles, oldest first.

WTHR Indianapolis
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states (opens WTHR Indianapolis)
Published Jul 7, 2023
WTHR Indianapolis's feed description
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to see the colorful Northern Lights.
KTLA Los Angeles
Northern Lights could be visible in these 17 states on Thursday due to solar storm (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Jul 8, 2023
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
Some northern states could see the Northern Lights this week.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Solar storm forecasted for Thursday could bring Northern Lights to 17 states (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Jul 8, 2023
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
This solar storm is part of an 11-year solar cycle that’s making the Northern Lights visible in places farther to the south. Here's where auroral activity is forecast.
WDIO Duluth
Some sources say: Northern Lights could be visible on Thursday (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Jul 8, 2023
WDIO Duluth's feed description
The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecast auroral activity Thursday in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Maine and Maryland.
BGR
Northern lights may be visible from these 17 US states on Thursday (opens BGR)
Published Jul 8, 2023
BGR's feed description
You'll possibly be able to view the northern lights from several states they don't usually extend to later this month.
WKBN Youngstown
17 states could see Northern Lights Thursday due to solar storm (opens WKBN Youngstown)
Published Jul 8, 2023
WKBN Youngstown's feed description
Some northern states could see the Northern Lights this week.
Gizmodo
The Northern Lights Will Travel South on Thursday (opens Gizmodo)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
A geomagnetic solar storm is forecast to make the aurora borealis visible in much of the lower 48 on Thursday night. Here's where to look.
NBC News
Look up: Northern Lights could be visible in 17 states this week (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 9, 2023
NBC News's feed description
If conditions are clear, cities such as Helena, Montana; Montpelier, Vermont; Minneapolis and Milwaukee are expected to have “highly active auroral displays” visible overhead.
Fox News
Northern Lights expected to be visible in 17 states Thursday (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A lingering solar wind will allow observers in more than a dozen states and Canada to observe the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, this Thursday.
Journal Times
A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states (opens Journal Times)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Journal Times's feed description
Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that's expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible in places farther to the south.
East Idaho News
A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make the northern lights visible in 17 states (opens East Idaho News)
Published Jul 9, 2023
East Idaho News's feed description
BOULDER, Colorado (KSL.com) — A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give sky gazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the northern lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.
Wfmy News 2
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states, including Indiana (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Wfmy News 2's feed description
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to see the colorful Northern Lights.
News Nation Now
What to know about viewing the Northern Lights on Thursday (opens News Nation Now)
Published Jul 9, 2023
News Nation Now's feed description
The lights are caused by solar storms and are forecast to be visible at lower latitudes on Thursday.
KING 5 Seattle
Here's where the Northern Lights may be visible in Washington on Wednesday night (opens KING 5 Seattle)
Published Jul 10, 2023
KING 5 Seattle's feed description
A change in the forecast makes it less likely we will see the aurora borealis from western Washington this week.
The Guardian
Northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen US states this week (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 10, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
A geomagnetic storm forecast could make aurora borealis more visible at lower latitudes
People
All About the Northern Lights in the United States, Including When and How to View Them (opens People)
Published Jul 10, 2023
People's feed description
The northern lights are expected to be visible from several states across the U.S. during the week of July 10. Here's when and how to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
CBS News
Northern lights alert: Minnesotans may have chance to see aurora borealis Wednesday (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 10, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Stargazers in Minnesota may be in for a treat this week.
Forbes
Updated Northern Lights Prediction: Tonight Will Be Last Chance To See Them In These U.S. States (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Residents of the northern-most parts of the U.S. may get a rare look at the aurora borealis Wednesday night.
CBS News
Northern lights will be visible in fewer states than originally forecast. Will you still be able to see them? (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 11, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The northern lights are expected to be visible in a handful of states on Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13 – but in fewer places than initially forecast.
ABC 10 Sacramento
Will I get to see the northern lights this week? Here's where they will be visible. (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Jul 12, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
The northern lights could be visible for some people this week, but it won't be as big as early forecasts had suggested.
Insider
After days of anticipation, many folks won't get to see the northern lights. Here's why. (opens Insider)
Published Jul 12, 2023
Insider's feed description
It was supposed to be a big week for auroras. But there are plenty of uncertainties when it comes to forecasting and predicting the northern lights.
Wfmy News 2
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in few US states (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Jul 12, 2023
Wfmy News 2's feed description
People in some states along the U.S.-Canada border might catch a glimpse, but the aurora will probably be a “faint glow on the horizon.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Northern lights might be visible this week, but most of the US won't see them (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 12, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
The northern lights could put on a show this week — though the audience will be much smaller than some early forecasts had suggested.
La Crosse Tribune
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make northern lights visible in limited US states (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published Jul 12, 2023
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in some states along the U.S.-Canada border a faint glimpse of the northern lights, which — at their peak
Wfmy News 2
Will I get to see the northern lights this week? Here's where they will be visible (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Jul 12, 2023
Wfmy News 2's feed description
The shimmering green curtain of the aurora is more likely to be spotted in Canada and Alaska.

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