Did Arizona see the northern lights? See what the aurora looked like across the state

Arizonans were treated to a rare sight this weekend: the northern lights.

The pink and purple beams, created by a series of coronal mass ejections from the sun that produced geomagnetic storms triggering auroras, were visible across the state by those who found a dark spot and looked at the right time.

If you missed out on glimpsing the rare sight, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says you may have another chance Monday night as the solar storms continue.

Here's what to know about the northern lights in Arizona and what they looked like in across the state.

Did Arizona see the northern lights?

Yes, Arizona saw the northern lights over the weekend. Arizonans took to social media on Friday and Saturday to share images and videos of the pink and purple colors they saw on the northern horizon.

Is it unusual to see the northern lights in Arizona?

The northern lights are typically visible in regions close to the magnetic poles, and their visibility decreases as you move toward lower latitudes.

While the northern lights can occasionally be seen in parts of the northern United States during periods of high solar activity and strong geomagnetic storms, they are not regularly visible across the entire country.

In 2023, Arizonans in certain areas were able to see the northern lights.

Last chance: Did you see the northern lights in Arizona this weekend? If not, you have one more chance

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