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The northern lights could appear on Thursday, Oct. 30, just before Halloween as a stream of solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field

If the weather permits, up to seven U.S. states have the best chances of catching a glimpse of aurora activity

Be sure to check NOAA’s Aurora Viewline forecast and aurora tracking apps to see if activity is strong in your area

Just when you thought Halloween couldn’t be more bewitching, the sky is casting its own spell this week.

Before the trick-or-treaters hit the streets on All Hallows’ Eve, the northern lights could make a surprise cameo across parts of the U.S. on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 30, adding a little something extra to spooky season.

The aurora borealis (northern lights) is a result of geomagnetic storms, which

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