‘Strong’ geomagnetic storm makes Northern Lights sightings possible in US on Thursday, Friday

New York Post

17 hours ago

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A strong geomagnetic storm, classified as G3 by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, was expected to make the Northern Lights visible in parts of the United States on Thursday and Friday. Sightings were anticipated in states bordering Canada, with potential visibility as far south as Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. Geomagnetic storms are caused by solar activity, specifically Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) which send charged particles into space. When these particles are directed at Earth, they interact with the planet's magnetic field, transferring energy to the upper atmosphere and causing variations in the magnetic field. This interaction creates the aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. While auroras are typically seen near the North Pole, intense solar storms can cause ... download the app to read more

them to be visible at lower latitudes. The Space Weather Prediction Center advised looking for auroras from Thursday evening into Friday morning, recommending travel away from city lights to open areas for the best viewing opportunities. Geomagnetic storms can also have impacts on power grids, satellite operations, and pose a risk to astronauts.

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