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.