'Very Strong' Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackout as Auroras Forecast Over US
Coronal mass ejection from the sun at the same time as a recent X4.5 solar flare is about to collide with the Earth.
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis May Be Visible In These 6 States
Though it’s hard to estimate where the Northern Lights will show up, they may be the most visible Friday night in Canada and Alaska, according to NOAA (see image below). However, continental U.S. states within the aurora’s view line include Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
This is great news for those wishing to see the northern lights the predicted geomagnetic storm could spark auroras deep into mid-latitudes (around 50°) and as far south as California, Missouri and Oregon. This culprit? In this case, there are actually two.
Northern lights forecast: These Midwest states may catch Monday's light show
In simpler terms, the storm could cause northern lights to be visible in areas across the northern U.S. The outbreak of northern lights comes after a coronal mass ejection launched from the Sun on Saturday is expected to arrive at Earth Monday night.
'Strong' geomagnetic storm could produce Northern Lights farther south than usual Monday night
Charged particles crashing into Earth are expected to create strong solar storm conditions early Monday morning, prompting a Geomagnetic Storm Watch as the Northern Lights could be visible farther south than usual.
A geomagnetic storm is headed to Earth. Will aurora be visible in the U.S.?
If it hits as night falls in the U.S. on Monday, aurora could be visible as far south as Iowa and Pennsylvania. If it arrives earlier, northern Europe could see the display.
Auroras may paint the northern US tonight as Earth reels from 'strong' G3 geomagnetic storm
Vibrant auroras could be visible as far south as Oregon and Pennsylvania tonight as Earth reels from a "strong" G3-class geomagnetic storm. However, the nearly full Harvest Moon may complicate viewing opportunities.
‘Severe’ geomagnetic storm reported: Will it spark auroras, impact electrical grids?
Conditions sparked by the CMEs became so strong Monday night that the SWPC issued a “severe geomagnetic storm alert” around 11 p.m. ET. According to the SWPC, the “major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field” was expected to reach G4 strength.
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Vibrant northern lights seen across New Hampshire overnight
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