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M Nearly Half of US May See the Northern Lights Thursday
A strong geomagnetic storm from solar eruptions is causing northern lights visible across 24 U.S. states and parts of Canada, NOAA said.
- On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center said a G3-strength geomagnetic storm from solar material may produce northern lights across parts of 24 U.S. states and Canada, arriving between Thursday evening and Friday morning.
- Since Monday, four coronal mass ejections have occurred, with one from Wednesday heading toward Earth during the solar maximum of solar cycle 25.
- Skywatchers should note that G3-strength storms can push auroras south to Oregon and Illinois, but the moon's brightness and clouds may hinder visibility; smartphone cameras and SWPC's 30-minute forecast aid aurora hunters.
- Dahl said authorities are monitoring the storm but do not anticipate major disruptions to radio or communications, although geomagnetic storms can disrupt power grid, satellites, air-traffic-control radio and GPS.
- The sun's ongoing active spurt means solar activity through the end of this year and into 2026 will raise aurora chances, but experts say forecasting months ahead remains difficult, so more unexpected auroras are possible.
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