NOAA: Auroras possible over Minnesota tonight
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued a strong geomagnetic storm watch as a coronal mass ejection is expected to arrive between Thursday evening, Nov. 6, and Friday morning, Nov. 7, potentially making northern lights visible across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities’ darker outskirts. Forecasters do not expect major radio or communications disruptions; a bright moon may reduce visibility, and viewing could continue Friday night depending on solar activity.
📌 Key Facts
- NOAA SWPC issued a strong geomagnetic storm watch tied to an incoming CME.
- Arrival window: Thursday evening Nov. 6 to Friday morning Nov. 7, 2025.
- Auroras could be visible across Minnesota; bright moonlight may hinder viewing; limited disruptions expected.