Aurora Alert: Northern States May See Northern Lights Saturday Night

InnovationScienceAurora Alert: Northern States May See Northern Lights Saturday NightByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorJun 13, 2026, 05:00am EDTThe northern lights may be visible from states along the U.S.-Canadian border overnight on Thursday, June 11, into Friday, June 12. Image is from Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana.gettyThe northern lights may be visible overnight from a few northern states along the U.S.-Canadian border on Saturday, June 13, into Sunday, June 14, according to a forecast by space weather experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.NOAA’s strongest forecast period runs from 0000-0600 UTC on Sunday, June 14. For U.S. observers, that translates to as soon as it gets dark on Saturday night and the very early hours of Sunday morning — primarily across parts of Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.Skywatchers should also pay attention to Venus and Jupiter as they continue a spectacular conjunction in the western sky after sunset.ForbesHow I Photograph The Northern Lights With My Phone — By An ExpertBy Jamie CarterNorthern Lights Forecast: What To ExpectNOAA is forecasting a G1-rated geomagnetic storm, so this is not a major aurora outbreak forecast. However, KP 4 conditions — which are predicted — can sometimes bring visible northern lights to the far northern tier of the U.S., especially near the Canadian border.MORE FOR YOUIf the skies are clear, aurora watchers should look north, avoid bright lights, and use long-exposure settings on their phones or cameras. Cameras often detect faint aurora before the human eye can see color clearly. Here’s how to photograph the northern lights using a phone.A vivid Aurora Borealis display reflected in the Glendo Reservoir in Glendo State Park, Wyoming.gettyAurora Alert: ‘Glancing Blow’ From CME“G1 (Minor) levels...