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Communities in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula, may see the northern lights Tuesday night, Sept. 16, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) forecast.

The view line on SWPC's dashboard map shows people in up to nine states could see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, Tuesday night. Michiganders as far south as Manistee, Cadillac and West Branch may be able to see the shimmering lights in the night sky to the north, NOAA says.

Local National Weather Service offices forecast mainly clear conditions in most areas of central and northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, though steer clear of clouds and potential rain in some areas. Heading to dark, open areas under clear skies will

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