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9mo ago

Geomagnetic Storm to Illuminate Skies as Far South as New York

NOAA predicts visible Northern Lights this weekend due to heightened solar activity.

northern lights appear as ribbons of purple and pink light with some green lower down on the horizon across the sky. stream from a geyser rises up in the foreground.
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Alert: Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Northern Lights As Far South As New York Tonight

Overview

  • A coronal mass ejection from an M8-class solar flare is set to reach Earth, causing a G2-class geomagnetic storm.
  • Northern Lights may be visible in states from New York to Idaho, with the best viewing times near midnight.
  • July 2024 recorded the highest number of sunspots since December 2001, indicating peak solar activity.
  • Previous minor storms have already produced impressive auroras across North America earlier this week.
  • Geomagnetic storms can also disrupt power grids and GPS systems, so caution is advised.