Northern Lights Spectacle: A Fleeting Glimpse into Cosmic Order The aurora borealis has been forecast to appear in eight states across the northern United States on Saturday night.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this event is expected to be a "mild" display of northern lights activity, with a Kp index of four indicating brighter auroras.
The areas most likely to witness the aurora borealis are those along the northern U. S. border, including parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.