Northern Lights Might Appear in Parts of the Northern U.S. Due to Solar Storms
Space forecasters predict that solar storms could bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states. The sun released a massive burst of energy known as a coronal mass ejection, which is currently heading toward Earth.
This solar event has led to a strong geomagnetic storm watch, with expected arrival between Thursday evening and Friday morning.
“It’s possible auroras will quite likely spin up overnight,” said Shawn Dahl, a space weather forecaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The brightness and southern extent of the auroras will depend on the timing of the solar burst and its interaction with Earth's atmosphere. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely but do not expect significant disruptions to radio or communication signals, according to Dahl.
Observation and Tracking
If your area has an aurora forecast, the NOAA provides a tracking tool to help determine when and where the northern lights are most likely to be visible.
An aurora borealis, or northern lights, was previously seen illuminating the night sky over Lake Michigan and the St. area.
(Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP, File)
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