Northern lights captured from Madison, Wisconsin during May 2024's spectacular geomagnetic storm.(Image credit: Kaitlin Moore) The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, glow on the horizon over waters of Lake Ellesmere on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand on May 11, 2024...
Later Monday is forecast to drop a Level 3 on the Kp Index scale, indicating weaker activity. The scale is used to characterize the magnitude of geomagnetic activity, and when values reach at least a 7, cities such as Seattle and Green Bay, Wisconsin, start to see significant chances ...
Head to the Apostle Islands or Washington Island in Door County for the chance of glimpsing the lights. The Great Lakes are another perfect backdrop for viewing the colorful phenomenon, and Wisconsin is situated on both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, all the better for northern lights viewing...
Northern lights captured from Madison, Wisconsin during May 2024's spectacular geomagnetic storm.(Image credit: Kaitlin Moore) The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, glow on the horizon over waters of Lake Ellesmere on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand on May 11, 2024...