Northern Lights Could Illuminate Northern U.S. Skies Tonight

A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued, raising the possibility of aurora borealis sightings in multiple states due to heightened solar activity.

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.