https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/northern-lights-may-be-visible-across-us-this-weekendContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/northern-lights-may-be-visible-across-us-this-weekendhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/northern-lights-may-be-visible-across-us-this-weekend#u129140Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:10:09 +0000Increased solar activity and geomagnetic storms may make the northern lights visible across the United States this weekend. Potential viewing areas include Midwestern states, New Hampshire, and the Capital Region, with some reports suggesting visibility in up to 28 states on Saturday and Sunday. These displays may reach further south than typical viewing zones, allowing millions of people to see the aurora. Visibility depends on geomagnetic storm strength and local cloud cover.Why it mattersThe aurora borealis is caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by activity on the sun. While usually conf