Overview

• The G2 geomagnetic storm is caused by coronal mass ejections from solar filament eruptions.
• Northern Lights may be visible in several northern and Midwestern U.S. states, including as far south as New York and Idaho.
• Solar activity is increasing as the sun approaches its 11-year cycle peak, expected between late 2024 and early 2026.
• Optimal viewing conditions are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., away from city lights and light pollution.
• This period is known as 'Equinox Aurora Season,' when Earth's magnetic field is more susceptible to solar wind.