Aurora Borealis Forecast for Illinois

Tonight and Tomorrow Night

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions. This phenomenon is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun's atmosphere with the Earth's magnetic field.

Location and Intensity

The aurora borealis is expected to be visible in Illinois on Saturday night, May 10, 2024. The best chance to see the lights will be after sunset, when the sky is darkest. The aurora is predicted to be moderate in strength, with a KP index of 4.

Viewline

The viewline for the aurora borealis in Illinois extends from the northern horizon to the zenith. The best viewing locations will be in areas with clear skies and low light pollution.

Visibility Forecast

The following charts provide a forecast of the visibility of the aurora borealis in Illinois for tonight and tomorrow night.

Note that this forecast is only a prediction and the actual visibility of the aurora may vary depending on weather conditions and other factors.