Aurora Borealis Alert for Colorado and Northern U.S. States

Just about a month ago, photos of the nighttime sky flooded all of our social media timelines.

Northern Lights Dazzle Northern Colorado

The Aurora Borealis lit up the nighttime sky here in Northern Colorado and beyond.

There's a strong possibility that the northern lights might once again be visible throughout the country soon.

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Could the Northern Lights Be Visible Again In Colorado?

Experts are predicting that the northern lights could be visible on Tuesday night (December 9th). However, unlike the show we got in November, it will be visible throughout the northern part of the continental United States, according to reports.

NOAA issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday. A solar flare produced a coronal mass ejection and is sending solar energy toward Earth. This solar energy will disrupt Earth's magnetic field and create aurora displays, according to reports.

Why Most of Colorado May Miss the Show

Unfortunately, the majority of Colorado will not get a repeat performance of last month's northern lights show.

States Most Likely to See the Aurora Borealis

It's forecasted that the following states will most likely see the Aurora Borealis again:

Alaska
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
New Hampshire
New York
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wyoming
Washington
Wisconsin

Northern Colorado’s Best Chance to Catch a Glimpse

The parts of Colorado that are the northernmost in the state MIGHT see the lights. Since the event is expected to be visible in Wyoming, the parts of the Centennial State that are closest to the north still have a small chance of seeing something.

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