THE RUNDOWN
A G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm forecast by NOAA and space weather agencies has triggered an Aurora Australis alert for tonight, Monday, October 12, 2026. There has been intense aurora activity north and south of the equator triggered by several solar eruptions, including an M1.4-class solar flare on October 6 and an M6.7-class solar flare on October 8. The October 8th flare is faster-moving, meaning the CME will collide with the …