Aurora Borealis Photos From the US Northern States Are Taking Over the Internet

28th Aug 2024

On Tuesday night, 28th August, lucky observers in the northern states of the U. S. had a chance to witness stunning northern lights in the sky. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this was the last chance for residents to witness the national phenomenon during a month of heightened aurora borealis activity.

As predicted by NOAA, northern regions of states like Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin had a slight chance of seeing the northern lights on Tuesday night.

Tuesday’s Northern Lights viewing line. Credit: NOAA

If you missed the spectacle, here are some photographs of this beautiful phenomenon.

Northern Lights In North Dacota

Jeremy Ratliff has shared some photographs taken in North Dakota.

Northern Lights in north Dakota — Credit: @JeremyRatliff

The author has kindly provided us with permission to share these nice shots so our readers can enjoy this spectacle of aurora hues.

Northern lights at north dakota — Credit: @JeremyRatliff

Northern Lights In Massachusetts

Tony Rodriguez shared an image of aurora borealis as seen from Massachusetts.

“#Aurora in Goshen, MA this evening at 202408280202Z,” he wrote on X.

Northern Lights In Massachusetts — Credit: @Tony_Rod

Northern Lights Over Washington

The official X account of the US National Weather Service Spokane, Washington also shared a great aurora image.

“Those of us on the night shift were treated to an unexpected show from the northern lights tonight! What a beautiful surprise,” they have shared.

Northern Lights Over Washington — Credit: @NWSSpokane

And another one from near their office.

Another pic from near the office — Credit: @NWSSpokane

Aurora: Yard View

Dee from X also shared a dreamlike view of the northern lights from her yard in the Hood Canal area, Washington.

Northern Lights Over Seattle

One more impressive image from National Weather Service Seattle’s X account.

“Nice little #aurora show underway on the @skunkbayweather camera. #wawx,” they wrote.

Northern Lights Over Seattle — Credit: @NWSSeattle

Increase In Northern Lights In The U. S.

Since July, the northern U.S. has seen a rise in and relatively steady solar activity. This uptick has led to nearly a week of opportunities to witness the natural phenomenon in the U.S., with KP index forecasts reaching up to seven a little over a week ago.

Moreover, NOAA forecasts that sunspots, the source of geomagnetic storms capable of triggering the northern lights, are expected to peak in 2025 with 115 spots.