Northern lights dazzle Park City skies: rare aurora may return Wednesday night

Aurora borealis glows above Park City’s skyline on November 11, casting vivid green and pink hues during a rare geomagnetic storm. Photo: TownLift

Colorful night skies could return tonight if clouds don't interfere

PARK CITY, Utah – The northern lights appeared over Park City and much of Utah Tuesday night thanks to a rare geomagnetic storm NOAA forecasters say will peak Wednesday. If the skies stay clear of clouds, another evening of dreamy pinks and greens will illuminate the night sky tonight.

The storm, a G4 (severe) watch, creates a series of coronal mass ejections from the sun that bring solar material and magnetic fields to Earth creating the perfect conditions for brilliant northern lights. NOAA experts said aurora borealis viewing conditions will be best between Tuesday and Thursday.

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Another Chance To See The Aurora Wednesday Night?

NOAA issued another G4 Watch for the evening of November 12, citing the continued impact of multiple Earth-directed CMEs. This forecast means the aurora could again be visible across northern Utah after sunset, especially in darker areas away from city lights.

According to NOAA’s forecast, the highest visibility is expected between 8:00 p.m. and midnight, though the exact timing and intensity will depend on real-time solar wind conditions.