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Northern Lights Could Appear After Huge Solar Flare Eruptions
Forecasters say the storm could disrupt GPS and radio signals while sending auroras far beyond their usual polar range.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a G4-strength geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday and Friday, with Northern Lights potentially visible across as many as 23 states.
- Solar activity is intensifying due to the Sun's natural 11-year cycle approaching maximum intensity, with a recent coronal mass ejection from solar eruptions driving the geomagnetic disturbance.
- Experts recommend looking northwards around midnight for optimal viewing, though cloud cover and moonlight may hinder visibility even if geomagnetic conditions align favorably.
- While G4-level storms may cause temporary GPS disruptions and degraded radio communications, experts emphasize that widespread danger to human health is not expected.
- Scientists expect elevated space weather activity to continue over the next year, with further aurora-visible storms possible as current solar conditions persist.
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