Aurora Borealis Sighted in Seattle After Solar Storm

When and Where to See the Northern Lights

Seattle-area stargazers were treated to a spectacular display of the aurora borealis on Friday night, as a strong solar storm hit Earth. The geomagnetic storm created conditions that allowed the Northern Lights to be visible as far south as Washington state.

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions. It is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field.

Space Weather Forecast

Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora should check the space weather forecast for northern lights alerts. The University of Alaska Fairbanks provides a prediction of the aurora's visibility at https://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast.