Northern Lights California 2024. (@newadventuresdaily_) the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is visible over lake. A severe geomagnetic storm includes the potential for aurora to be seen faintly as far south as alabama and northern california, noaa said in a statement, referring to us states.

California is far from the polar regions where the northern lights are most commonly seen, but under special conditions, californians can witness this celestial event. In early december, there were predictions that people in northern california might see a faint glow of the lights on the horizon, according to astronomer travis rector, as.