The Northern Lights could be visible as far south as Alabama, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — People across Kentucky and Indiana may get another opportunity to see the Northern Lights tonight.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a “very rare” G4 geomagnetic storm watch for early Tuesday morning. The alert follows a powerful coronal mass ejection that erupted from the sun on Jan. 18.
NOAA says the aurora should be visible across much of the northern United States late Monday night into early Tuesday, with the possibility of sightings extending as far south as Alabama.
The best viewing window for Kentucky and Indiana is expected between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. For the best chance to see the lights, viewers should head away from city lights, as darker areas offer better visibility.
Anyone planning to go out to watch the aurora is advised to dress warmly, as temperatures will be bitterly cold.
In November, the Northern Lights created colorful displays across several U.S. states during another severe G4 geomagnetic storm.
NOAA notes that G4-level storm watches are uncommon, with only four issued so far during the current solar cycle.
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