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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A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here’s what to know about northern lights.
NEW YORK — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections, leading space weather forecasters to issue a geomagnetic storm watch. Northern lights were forecast in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, New Hampshire…
How to see Northern Lights in Iowa Tuesday night
DES MOINES, Iowa-- A geomagnetic storm will change up the color of the sky tonight looking north. The weather will be picture perfect with clear skies and less wind overnight. It will be chilly with lows in the 30s. Some of the best viewing will occur in between 2-5 AM in the northern sky. There is a chance you could see it again on Wednesday night. The best way to see this Aurora is in rural areas away from the lights of the city.
Geomagnetic storm tonight: Could we see northern lights in NE Ohio?
(NEXSTAR) — Skywatchers across at least 18 states, including Ohio, may have the chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday as a coronal mass ejection impacts Earth. Fox 8 meteorologist Dontae Jones said "it's not likely" that we here in Northeast Ohio will see the northern lights due to clouds, but the chance isn't "completely zero." Northeast Ohio forecast NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has been tracking the coronal mass ejectio…
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