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Three Coronal Mass Ejections linked to five major solar flares are triggering a G4 geomagnetic storm watch for Nov 12, potentially expanding auroral visibility to central US.
- The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued G2, G4 and G3 geomagnetic storm watches for November 11–13, forecasting auroras across the northern United States and Canada.
- Since November 9, powerful solar flares have erupted, including five major X-class flares, while multiple coronal mass ejections are now en route to Earth.
- SWPC projects a Kp of 8 for Tuesday night and 6 for Wednesday night, with best viewing windows after sunset and near midnight.
- Residents from Alabama to northern California may see the aurora as NOAA warned geomagnetic activity could affect critical infrastructure and technology while millions may get a first-time view.
- If you plan to watch, pick a dark site with clear northern views, as weak displays may only show using smartphone and camera long exposure settings, while cloud cover and Earth's magnetic field orientation affect visibility.
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Northern Lights dazzles over the Illinois Valley
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) dazzled the sky's throughout the Illinois Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) created sparking geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Space weather forecasters anticipate that geomagnetic activity may intensify to strong (G3) conditions overnight and could be around again tomorrow night.
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