Northern lights aurora borealis forecast
The gist
NOAA forecasts up to a G2 geomagnetic storm overnight Wednesday, Sept. 23, into Thursday, Sept. 24.
Northern U.S. states, Scotland and Canada's Prairies have the best odds.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026NOAA forecasts up to a G2 geomagnetic storm overnight Wednesday and Thursday, potentially bringing aurora to northern U.S. states; the Met Office flags chances across parts of Scotland on Sept. 23-24.
- Sep 22, 2026The Weather Network reports auroras may shine over parts of Canada Wednesday night, with the central Prairies the likely best spot.
- Sep 23, 2026NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts minor G1 geomagnetic-storm conditions overnight, with a camera-friendly G2 level possible for Ohio into early Thursday.