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A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here’s what to know about northern lights

  • NOAA issued a geomagnetic storm watch for April 16 as two CMEs approach Earth.
  • A rare solar double feature, magnetic filament eruptions, caused these coronal mass ejections.
  • The increased geomagnetic activity could make the Northern Lights visible in the UK and parts of the U.S.
  • Shawn Dahl stated increased solar activity is expected through 2026; Tamitha Skov expects impact soon.
  • The geomagnetic storm could lead to auroral displays, though timing CME impacts remains challenging.
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN Colorful auroras could be visible across parts of the United States Wednesday due to a solar storm, according to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center. The auroras could dance across the sky much farther south than they typically appear. "Auroras may eventually be visible over many of the northern states and some in the lower Midwest as far south as Oregon," according to the center. The severe s…

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