00:00Nine states may see the northern lights Monday night, according to the National Oceanic and
00:05Atmospheric Administration, which predicts mild auroral activity. The forecast shows a KP index
00:11of 4, meaning the aurora could be quite pleasing for viewers in northern Washington, Idaho, Montana,
00:17the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A minor geomagnetic storm may
00:23boost the display, but activity will drop sharply by Tuesday night, shrinking the visible area to
00:28parts of Alaska and Canada. The best viewing window runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., especially from
00:35dark,
00:35high vantage points. The moon will be 27% illuminated, offering favorable conditions for
00:40spotting the aurora borealis. Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created
00:46or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
