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Americans in more than a dozen northern states could see the northern lights on Sunday, since the national ocean and atmosphere predicts that the aurora borealis will be more visible than usual, which extends into the continental USA
Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis illuminate the night sky above the camper tent north of San … [+]
Key facts
Noaa projects on Sunday Northern Lights will have a KP index of five – on a scale of nine -, which means that the aurora borealis “get brighter” than usual when it moves away from the poles and “very gratifying”.
The forecast predicts that the view line for the Aurora in the northern US -American extends us further below than it is typically.
It is also expected that the Northern Lights will be cheaper than usual on Monday, since NOAA projects a KP index of three years, whereby the view line extends to Montana, Minnesota and other northern states.
Where will the northern lights be visible?
According to Noaa, the Northern Lights in Alaska will be the most on Sunday, although the entire states of Minnesota and North Dakota together with almost all of Montana, South Dakota and Wisconsin are in the area where the Aurora could be more visible (see map below). North parts of Idaho, Washington, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Iowa and Wyoming are also above the line of sight for the northern lights, which means that it could be possible to see the lights under favorable conditions.
What is the best way to see the northern lights?
The best time to see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to NOAA. If you hope to see the lights, the best visibility is from a place that is shown to the north that is from the city's light pollution, Noaa suggests. Ideally, it should also be at a higher height, e.g. B. on a hill.
What is the best way to photograph the northern lights?
Those who want good photos of the northern lights should use a tripod and a wide-angle lens to stabilize the camera and take the best photos, according to the photography expert cited by National Geographic. It is also best to adapt the camera settings for lower lighting conditions with an aperture or an F-stop of four or less. Take photos on an iPhone or another smartphone camera? Experts suggest that it is also best to use a tripod for smartphone photos to ensure that the phone remains stable, in addition to switching off flash and night mode, if possible.
Key background
The northern lights have been more visible than usual in the past few months, since the activity of Aurora Borealis expected this as a 500-year summit by 2025 and 2026 in October.
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