Aurora Alert! See the Northern Lights

An X-class solar storm could cause exciting aurora activity! This most powerful class of solar flare will bring a chance to see the northern lights on October 5, with some lingering aurora activity on October 6 and October 7. For the best chance to see the aurora, head to the darkest area possible, far away from the light pollution of towns and cities. Your phone camera is actually more sensitive to the light of auroras than your eyes, so try taking a picture with your cellphone!