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Occasionally the northern lights will be visible as far south as Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia - but only during the most intense solar activity. The only states other than Alask that get the Northern Lights with any significant frequency are the northern parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even there they are uncommon.

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Where can you see the northern lights in the United States?

The one state where you can see the Northern Lights easily is Alaska. On very rare occasion, the Northern Lights can be seen as far south as St. Louis, but generally speaking, it is unusual to see them much south of Central Canada. I live in southern Michigan, am in my 60s, and I have seen the Northern Lights here exactly twice in my life. That depends on the space weather affecting our planet. This changes the latitude at which the lights may be seen and therefore the states it can be seen from.


Can you see the northern lights from somewhere in Alaska?

Yes, they are visible from basically anywhere in Alaska where they are not washed out by City Lights. They are often visible from Northern States in the Continental US. During unusually high Solar activity they are visible even further South.


Where in the US will you see the Aurora borealis?

The Aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, can be seen in states along the northern border of the United States such as Alaska, as well as occasionally in states like Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Washington. The further north you are, the better your chances of witnessing this natural phenomenon.


What Countries are the Northern Lights located in?

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, can be seen in countries located close to the Arctic Circle, such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Canada, and Alaska in the United States. These countries offer some of the best viewing opportunities for this natural phenomenon.


Where the northern lights visible in Buffalo NY in January 2011?

Yes, the northern lights were visible in Buffalo, NY in January 2011. A strong solar storm caused the aurora borealis to be seen at lower latitudes than usual, including areas in the northern United States like Buffalo.

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Where can you see the northern lights in the United States?

The one state where you can see the Northern Lights easily is Alaska. On very rare occasion, the Northern Lights can be seen as far south as St. Louis, but generally speaking, it is unusual to see them much south of Central Canada. I live in southern Michigan, am in my 60s, and I have seen the Northern Lights here exactly twice in my life. That depends on the space weather affecting our planet. This changes the latitude at which the lights may be seen and therefore the states it can be seen from.


What is lower48?

All the states besides Alaska and Hawaii


What is the lower48?

All the states besides alaska and hawaii


Can you see the northern lights from somewhere in Alaska?

Yes, they are visible from basically anywhere in Alaska where they are not washed out by City Lights. They are often visible from Northern States in the Continental US. During unusually high Solar activity they are visible even further South.


Which is most northern?

US states? Alaska.


What country besides alaska is farther north?

Actually, Alaska is not a country, it is one of the states that belong to the United States of America.


Where is the best place in the Continental United States to see the Northern Lights?

Alaska. The Geophysical Institue of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks even have an Aurora Forecaster page on their website. Please see the related link.


Where is dog sled racing in the states besides Alaska?

in NOME,ALASKA This is where they hold the IDITAROD!


Most Northern Eastern Southern and Western US states?

Northern: Alaska Eastern: Alaska Western: Alaska Southern: Hawaii


What is there to do in Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is located in Alaska, United States. The city has a number of attractions including Ice carving, Winter sports and the Northern Lights amongs others.


What is the Northern States?

If you are refering to The united states; then the answer would be Alaska ; with point barrow being the northern most point


Where in the US will you see the Aurora borealis?

The Aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, can be seen in states along the northern border of the United States such as Alaska, as well as occasionally in states like Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Washington. The further north you are, the better your chances of witnessing this natural phenomenon.