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Northern Lights Expected to be Visible Across Unusual Latitudes

A recent solar storm may bring the aurora borealis to regions as far south as New York and Idaho.

  • A coronal mass ejection from the sun is set to reach Earth on July 24, potentially causing geomagnetic storms.
  • The NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch, predicting auroras across northern U.S. states and parts of the UK.
  • Viewing conditions will depend on local weather and light pollution, with the best visibility in remote, dark areas.
  • Geomagnetic storms can also impact satellites, power grids, and communication systems.
  • Scientists have made advancements in predicting the speed and arrival of solar storms, improving space weather forecasts.
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