Northern Lights May Be Visible In MI: Another Chance To See The Aurora

Michiganders may have another chance to see the Northern Lights, as geomagnetic storms are set to flare up through Wednesday.

The geomagnetic storm may reach a G3 rating, as a coronal mass ejection (CME) makes its way into the Earth's atmosphere, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Storms with a G3 rating are considered "strong" and can extend the visibility of auroras into Michigan and Oregon, per NOAA.

The viewing line extends all the way down to the Ohio border for Monday night, giving Michiganders across the state a chance to see the stargazing event. Moreover, forecasters call for somewhat clear skies.

The viewing line then jumps up to cover about half of the lower peninsula up through northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula for Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters are calling for snow showers those two days, likely hindering chances to see the Aurora.

According to NOAA, here’s where they may be visible, along with Michigan: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.