US EditionA 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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Could Mass. see the northern lights in the night sky on Wednesday?
A geomagnetic storm could erupt over Earth Wednesday night, resulting in the potential to see the northern lights in the night sky. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates two coronal mass ejections from the sun striking Earth’s atmosphere in what is classified as a potential G4, or severe, geomagnetic storm, according to a post on X.
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…
One more Aurora chance in New England? Solar storm could light up the sky
The past year has seen a fair share of Northern Lights viewings, as we are in an active period of the sun cycle. This time, it’s thanks to a double eruption from the sun that launched two coronal mass ejections on April 12 and April 13. The first of those blasts already hit Earth’s magnetic field, with a G3 or...
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