Moderate Geomagnetic Storm Expected to Hit Earth, Northern Lights Visible in Several U.S. States

The storm, caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, could cause minor tech disruptions but is not expected to have major impacts. As the sun approaches the peak of its Solar Cycle 25, more sunspots and intense magnetic activity are anticipated.

• A moderate geomagnetic storm, resulting from a coronal mass ejection (CME) observed on Sunday, is expected to hit Earth on Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
• The storm could cause minor disruptions to GPS and radio signals, as well as electrical power networks, but is not expected to bring any major impacts to everyday life.
• The storm is also expected to make the aurora borealis, or northern lights, visible in several northern and upper Midwest U.S. states, from New York to Idaho.
• The sun is currently approaching the peak of its Solar Cycle 25, meaning more sunspots with intense magnetic activity are expected, leading to more frequent aurora displays and possible impactful space weather events throughout 2024.
• A total solar eclipse on April 8 will give stargazers a rare chance to see the sun's corona.

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