Aurora Borealis May Be Visible in Utah Again

Northern Lights Expected Friday Night

Subtle Show Expected

An area of far northern Utah is included in the view line for a strong geomagnetic storm on Friday night, which means there's a chance of seeing the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.

The National Weather Service has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for Friday night, with a Kp value of 6. This means there is a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis in areas with clear skies.

The best time to see the aurora borealis is typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. The lights are usually best seen in areas with dark skies, away from city lights.

This is the second time in two weeks that the aurora borealis has been visible in Utah. On April 14, many Utahns were able to view the colorful lights dancing in the night sky.

The aurora borealis is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field. The particles are drawn to the magnetic poles, where they collide with atoms and molecules in the atmosphere, causing them to glow.

The aurora borealis is a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight. If you're lucky enough to see it, be sure to take some time to enjoy the show.