AUSTIN, Texas — Will we see the northern lights in Texas on Thursday night?
Parts of Texas could get a glimpse as a strong geomagnetic (G4) storm will likely produce good viewing for the northern lights across the northern half of the United States.
While viewing the northern lights with the naked eye is likely only possible north of Texas, it may be possible to see the northern lights through photographs in parts of Texas tonight.
Longer exposure from photographs helps to view the northern lights because increased shutter speeds can "freeze" the movement of the aurora.
For Austin and Central Texas, it will be a close call, and it's certainly not a guarantee they will be visible even through cameras.
However, parts of Central Texas could be able to see them through photographs low on the horizon. If you want to give it a try, look north and use the long exposure feature on your phone.
In May, some lucky Texans were able to see the northern lights as far as the Circle C area in southwest Austin! You can check out those photos and Thursday night's viewing forecast below:
