FINAL UPDATE: It looks like last night was the big night for Idaho and the chances of a sighting tonight or tomorrow are now minimal.


AURORA UPDATE: As explained below, forecasting the appearance of the Northern Lights can be tricky. The update still shows a great chance for most of Idaho, but it's looking like Thursday night will be a better show than Friday night, specially for Southern Idaho.


ORIGINAL STORY: Much of Idaho caught a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis earlier this week, but the appearances were short and dim for many areas.

Idaho gets another chance to see the lights and this time they could be vibrant for the majority of the state.

Source: Almost All of Idaho Will See the Northern Lights This Week

It’s not easy to predict when a solar flare will cause the Northern Lights to appear and even more difficult to say how long the bursts will last. But, sources like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northern Lights social media groups, and meteorologists are predicting an extremely good chance for Thursday and Friday as far south as the Utah border with Idaho.

In Twin Falls, a few nights ago, I was able to see the lights faintly with my phone, but not with the naked eye. With the forecast for Thursday and Friday night, especially in a dark location like the mountains or Craters of the Moon, the sight could be stellar even without help.

The Majority of Idaho Could See the Northern Lights on Thursday and Friday

The Aurora forecast for this week is similar to the forecast in May when many Idahoans saw the Northern Lights from their homes for the first time. Take note that forecasts on NOAA are in the UTC time zone which is 6 hours ahead of MST.

If You Missed the Northern Lights in Idaho You Have to See These

Check out these pictures from right here in the Magic Valley taken by residents and visitors who came to see the show.

Gallery Credit: Credit N8

4 Super Fun Facts About Northern Lights.

The Northern Lights put on quite the show when they do appear. Living in the Gem State, you will have the opportunity to see the brightest colors.

Here are four fun facts you may not know about the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

cc: Farmers Almanac

Gallery Credit: Megan Shaul

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