'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
The Northern Lights may be visible in several northern and Midwestern states again Friday as the sun approaches the peak of its solar cycle, which is the cause of increased aurora activity. Friday night’s aurora has a Kp index of three,
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.
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.
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
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
Wow! Many u local New Hampshire users were able to capture pictures of the dazzling northern lights! Did you see them?
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A Perfect Storm of Solar Activity Is About to Unleash an Amazing Show
It's when all these solar outbursts hit Earth that it gets really interesting. There are several effects we can expect. The ...