With right viewing conditions, Northern Utah may see aurora borealis


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SALT LAKE CITY — Some northern Utahns have a small chance of catching a glimpse of the aurora borealis Friday evening, thanks to solar flares.

The flare, ranked as an X-class — the highest class for a solar flare — will be visible around midnight in the northernmost part of Utah.

Several factors are working against Utahns, however, including being on the very southern end of the aurora borealis, the recent supermoon and light pollution, KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank said. He estimates those who are able to get to the top of the state and away from the city have the best chance to see the phenomenon.

This week’s solar events will release enough energy to affect power grids, radios and satellites, the Associated Press reported. The Space Weather Prediction Center issued a strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Sept. 13.

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