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Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

Northern Lights 2025: How to See Tonight’s Aurora and Photograph It Like a Pro

If it feels like everyone is suddenly posting Northern Lights photos, you’re not imagining it. A series of severe geomagnetic storms this week has pushed the aurora borealis as far south as Texas, Florida and California, with NOAA issuing a rare G4 (severe) storm watch and describing magnetic fields up to eight times stronger than usual. CBS News+2TIME+2 At the same time, scientists confirm that the Sun is in the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a naturally stormy “solar maximum” expected to keep aurora activity elevated through at least 2025–26. NASA Science+2The Washington Post+2 That means your chances of seeing — and photographing
14 November 2025
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Sky‑Spectacle Alert: 15 U.S. States Could See the Northern Lights Tonight—Everything You Must Know Before You Look Up

Northern Lights UK & Ireland Tonight (12 November 2025): Aurora Forecast, Cloud Cover, Best Times and Where to Look

Dateline: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 The aurora borealis is on the cards again tonight across the UK and Ireland thanks to a run of powerful solar eruptions. Forecasters warn that while geomagnetic conditions could reach severe to extreme levels, cloud will be the main spoiler for many, with the best breaks most likely in the far north of Scotland and, at times, southeast England. Ireland sees rain easing south of a band lingering across Ulster and north Connacht. Expect a dynamic night where space weather is lively and surface weather decides who actually gets the show. Met Office+2Met Office+2 TL;DR
12 November 2025
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Northern Lights Alert: Best Places, Timing & Photography Tips for 2025’s Auroras

Aurora Borealis Forecast for the USA Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025): G4 Watch, Best Times, and States Most Likely to See the Northern Lights

A fresh surge of solar energy is primed to extend the Northern Lights show across parts of the United States tonight, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch in effect for today, following multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun. G4 conditions were already reached overnight and forecasters say additional impacts are likely into tonight as another fast CME sweeps past Earth. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center+2NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center+2 What’s new today (Nov. 12) Where the Northern Lights are most likely in the U.S. tonight Based on
12 November 2025
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Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Aurora Borealis Forecast for Canada Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025): NOAA Issues G4 Watch—Best Places, Times and What to Expect

Canada is primed for another night of northern lights. After an eye‑popping display late Tuesday, forecasters say geomagnetic storming will persist through tonight, with a Severe G4 watch in effect and high Kp values likely after dark. Western Canada looks favoured by clearer skies, while clouds could spoil the view for many in the East. Here’s the latest, what it means for visibility, and how to catch the show safely. What’s driving tonight’s aurora over Canada NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch in effect for Wednesday, November 12, following multiple coronal mass ejections
12 November 2025
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G4 ‘Severe’ Solar Storm Today (Nov. 12, 2025): X5.1 Flare Triggers Radio Blackouts; Northern Lights Stretch From Mexico to Australia

G4 ‘Severe’ Solar Storm Today (Nov. 12, 2025): X5.1 Flare Triggers Radio Blackouts; Northern Lights Stretch From Mexico to Australia

What’s happening now The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm levels were reached at 01:20 UTC on Nov. 12 and that G1–G4 conditions could continue overnight, driven by successive coronal mass ejections (CMEs). NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center+1 In a midday update, NOAA added that strong (G3) storming has persisted and that the Nov. 11 CME is still expected to keep elevated storm levels going into Nov. 14 (UTC)—meaning another night or two of aurora potential and intermittent space‑weather impacts. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center Across the Atlantic, the UK Met Office notes that
12 November 2025
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Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

What’s happening The Sun’s recent burst of activity sent a train of CMEs toward Earth. Overnight, the storm escalated to G4 (severe) levels, which NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) confirmed at 01:20 UTC on Nov. 12 (8:20 p.m. EST, Nov. 11). Forecasters say geomagnetic storming “is anticipated to continue into the night,” keeping aurora chances elevated. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center The severe watch was posted ahead of time due to a sequence of CMEs—including one tied to an X5.1‑class solar flare at 10:04 UTC on Nov. 11—with forecasters flagging uncertainty around the exact arrival timing but high confidence
12 November 2025
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Northern Lights Alert: Best Places, Timing & Photography Tips for 2025’s Auroras

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Is Lighting Up U.S. Skies — Northern Lights Could Return Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025) NOAA confirms a severe storm; where and when to look, what’s driving it, and what it can affect

Key points NOAA: Severe storm confirmed, more to come The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) reported that G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm conditions were observed at 01:20 UTC on Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:20 p.m. ET Tuesday). The agency says geomagnetic activity is expected to continue into the night. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center SWPC placed Geomagnetic Storm Watches for this multi-day event: G2 (Moderate) for Nov. 11, G4 (Severe) for Nov. 12, and G3 (Strong) for Nov. 13, tied to a train of CMEs that erupted from the Sun between Nov. 9 and early Nov. 12.
12 November 2025
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Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

NOAA Issues G4 ‘Severe’ Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Nov. 12 After X5.1 Solar Flare — Northern Lights Possible as Far South as Indiana Tonight (Nov. 11)

Published: November 11, 2025 Key takeaways What changed today (Nov. 11) NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) posted a G4 (Severe) watch for Nov. 12, citing multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) now en route — including the most energetic, linked to today’s X5.1 flare that peaked at 10:04 UTC (5:04 a.m. EST). The agency says the latest CME appears partial‑halo and fast, and while forecast timing remains uncertain, confidence is high that Earth will catch at least a glancing blow. Space Weather Prediction Center NOAA’s 3‑Day Forecast (issued 18:40 UTC) backs up the upgrade with a Kp breakdown that reaches
11 November 2025
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Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Tonight (Nov. 7, 2025): NOAA Issues G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch—Where and When to See the Aurora Across the U.S.

Published: November 7, 2025 The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) at NOAA says a coronal mass ejection (CME) is arriving and has a G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm watch in effect through Nov. 6–7 (UTC), with another, slower CME likely to bring G2 (Moderate) conditions on Nov. 8. Translation: the aurora borealis could dip unusually far south tonight, with the best odds across the northern tier of the United States and parts of the Midwest and Northeast. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center+1 Overnight into Thursday, a first wave already pushed Earth to G3 storm levels—a strong event on the 1–5 scale—setting
7 November 2025
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Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Alert: Major Solar Storm Could Ignite Stunning Aurora Displays Across North America

What’s Causing the Aurora Spectacle? The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) occur when bursts of solar plasma slam into Earth’s magnetic field and excite atmospheric gases. In this case, four CMEs from an active sunspot region are en route to our planet. Space weather forecasters describe it as a “train of solar storms” headed our way space.com. As NOAA explains, when the Sun “burps out huge bubbles of electrified gas” (a CME), those particles stream toward Earth and interact with atoms in the upper atmosphere, creating beautiful displays of light ourmidland.com. NASA casually calls this phenomenon a solar “sun burp” –
16 October 2025
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Northern Lights, Draconid Meteors & Bright Comets – Skywatch Highlights for Oct 7–8, 2025

Northern Lights, Draconid Meteors & Bright Comets – Skywatch Highlights for Oct 7–8, 2025

Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks in Early Evening The Draconid meteor shower – a minor but convenient annual shower – is active October 6–10 and is expected to peak on the night of October 8, 2025 livescience.com. The Draconids are so named because their meteors appear to fan out from the head of the constellation Draco, the Dragon, which lies in the northwestern sky after nightfall in October science.nasa.gov livescience.com. Unlike many meteor showers that are best in the wee hours of morning, the Draconids are most easily viewed in the early evening – just after darkness falls – because Draco’s
7 October 2025
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Supermoon, Northern Lights & “Dragon” Meteors: Skywatch Alerts for Oct. 5–6, 2025

Supermoon, Northern Lights & “Dragon” Meteors: Skywatch Alerts for Oct. 5–6, 2025

The Night Sky Spectacle: October 5–6, 2025 As we head into the first weekend of October 2025, the night sky is bursting with activity. From an extra-bright full Moon to a flurry of meteors – and even lingering auroras and newfound comets – skywatchers across the globe have plenty to look up for. Here’s a detailed rundown of what to expect on the nights of October 5–6, 2025, including where and when to see each phenomenon, expert insights, and viewing tips from NASA, NOAA, and other authorities. A Dazzling Harvest Supermoon Takes Center Stage The Moon will be the undeniable
5 October 2025
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