Northern Lights In Kansas City??

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A glimpse at Aurora Borealis might be possible for cowtown sky gazers . . . Here's more info on the trend . . .

The strongest solar storm conditions are expected late Friday into early Saturday, when the Planetary K-Index is forecast to be an eight. Missouri and Kansas can typically see the northern lights when the index is at a seven or higher.

The FOX4 Weather Team says that skies will be mostly clear for viewing Friday night, so it will all depend on the exact timing of the solar storm.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Solar storm could trigger northern lights Friday

Missouri and Kansas can typically see the northern lights when the index is at a seven or higher, and Friday is at an eight.

Friday night lights: Aurora to glow over northern US

The rare opportunity to see the northern lights will present itself to stargazers this weekend across part of the United States, as long as cloudy weather doesn't interfere.

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