Overview
- NOAA projects unsettled to G1–G2 geomagnetic storming from late Jan. 2 into early Jan. 3.
- Aurora visibility is most likely in Alaska and the northern tier, with faint horizons possible in northern Oregon, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.
- Spaceweather.com says Earth may get an almost direct hit from the CME around Jan. 2–3, with a second CME possibly enhancing activity to G2 levels.
- The best viewing window typically falls between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time from dark, north-facing locations away from light pollution.
- A bright full “wolf” supermoon could wash out weaker displays, so observers should monitor NOAA’s 30-minute aurora forecast and SpaceWeatherLive for real-time updates.