**Chance to See Aurora Borealis in Northern U.S. This Saturday**

Residents of certain northern regions in the U.S. may have the chance to witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis on Saturday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted that solar radiation could interfere with radio communications, indicating heightened auroral activity.

The areas with a minimal probability of observing the aurora extend just below the Canadian border. Northern locales such as North Dakota, Montana, and Wisconsin have a lower chance of experiencing the phenomenon. Meanwhile, northern parts of Washington, Idaho, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan have an even lesser likelihood.

NOAA advises that the best way to view the northern lights is from a high vantage point, far from light pollution. The peak times for auroral activity are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. If the aurora isn't visible to the naked eye, a smartphone equipped with night mode and a low shutter speed can still capture the spectacle. For those using regular cameras, Adobe recommends setting the focus to the farthest possible point, with a wide aperture, low shutter speed, and high ISO value.

This auroral activity comes after the moon reached one of its closest points to Earth this year, resulting in a supermoon that appeared approximately 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon. Known as the "beaver" moon, this was the fourth supermoon of the year. The increased visibility of the northern lights in recent weeks is due to heightened solar activity, as noted by NASA. A strong geomagnetic storm last month even dragged the northern lights as far south as Texas.