A moderate geomagnetic storm hit Earth on October 10, 2026.
Four bursts of solar material, called CMEs, headed toward Earth.
A CME is a large burst of material and magnetic fields from the sun.
Solar material disturbs Earth's magnetic field, and the aurora moves south.
A weaker G1 storm is forecast for October 13, and lights may appear.
The peak is expected between 06:00 and 09:00 UTC on October 13.
That is late Monday night for US viewers: around 10 pm to 1 am Alaska time.
Northern Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan may see lights low on the horizon.
Yellowknife in Canada, Fairbanks in Alaska, and Tromso in Norway have the best chances.
Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England could see the aurora if skies stay clear.
The moon is a 3 percent crescent tonight, so the sky will be very dark.
Check the cloud forecast and get away from city lights before you drive out.
Get the full breakdown, key numbers, and what happens next.
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