Northern Lights Visible in Indiana Tonight

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights, tonight might be your chance. The Aurora Borealis could be visible across much of the U.S., including Indiana, as a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun hits Earth’s atmosphere.

Meteorologists Say Conditions Still Favor Viewing

NOAA forecasts geomagnetic activity at G1-G4 levels, which means vibrant displays could be visible far beyond their usual Arctic range. Evansville Chief Meteorologist Wayne Hart shared that we will likely still be able to see the aurora this evening.

AURORA STILL POSSIBLE TONIGHT: The CME hit earth this afternoon and K index values are on the rise...but still not as high as last night (red bars). Preliminary data indicates values may stay lower than last night but perhaps still high enough to see the aurora depending on the orientation of the magnetic field around the north pole. - Wayne Hart via Facebook

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How to See the Northern Lights Tonight

We touched base with local astronomer Scott Conner of the Evansville Astronomical Society, and he shared a few tips for spotting the aurora tonight:

Get away from city lights for the best view. If that’s not possible, keep any light sources behind you.
Look north or northwest, where activity is often most intense.
Give your eyes 5 to 10 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
Expect to see reds first, and if the storm strengthens, you may catch a glimpse of green or even white light.
The lights can change in seconds, so be patient — they’re unpredictable!
Cell phones can capture what the eye can’t. Use night mode, take a 5–10-second exposure, and keep your phone steady on a fence post or tripod.

Stay Updated With Evansville Astronomers

Conner says he’ll post updates on the Evansville Astronomical Society Facebook Page as visibility changes. So grab a coat, find a dark spot, and look up. The night sky might just put on a show worth remembering.

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