Northern lights alert: Unusual parts of US might experience Auroras on June 14

In a treat to skygazers residing in the US, an unusual occurrence might be seen in the night skies of the United States. 

This phenomenon, known as a geomagnetic storm, can produce auroras, or the Northern Lights, usually in regions that do not experience them. 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for the night of June 14. 

According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), the recent increase in geomagnetic activity is primarily linked to a Co-rotating Interaction Region (CIR).

The phenomenon of fast-moving solar wind colliding with slow-moving solar wind in a turbulent area in space is known as a CIR. The Earth's magnetic field may be disturbed, and the northern lights produced by shock waves resulting from CIR.

This time, the event is different, as the northern lights could be seen in unusual regions as far south as New York and Idaho. Usually, the northern lights appear only in polar regions. 

How to watch Northern lights in US on June 14

You must locate a dark area with a clear sky, ideally before dawn, to view the northern lights in the US. Apps like "My Aurora Forecast & Alerts" and the weather forecast can help you determine whether the northern lights will be visible where you live.

Only places with clear skies and dark spots will be able to see the northern lights. You may not be able to see them if you are in a city or an area with an excessive amount of light pollution.