Aurora Borealis Visible in Portland

Northern Lights Put on a Show in the Pacific Northwest

Recent high levels of solar activity have created increased chances of seeing the aurora borealis in the Pacific Northwest. The aurora is predicted to be visible through Sunday night.

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions. It is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.

The aurora is typically seen in the winter months, when the nights are longer and the skies are darker. However, recent high levels of solar activity have increased the chances of seeing the aurora in the Pacific Northwest, even in the summer months.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the aurora is expected to be visible in the Pacific Northwest through Sunday night. The best time to see the aurora is typically between 10 pm and 2 am.