A severe geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth on Friday, triggering colorful nighttime auroras, or the northern lights. People in the United States could see moderate to strong geomagnetic activity starting around 11 p.m. and lasting through Saturday.
Severe Solar Storm May Display Northern Lights Far South Tonight -- Washington Post
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare on Oct. 2, 2014. The solar flare is the bright flash of light at top. A burst of solar material erupting out into space can be seen just to the right of it. Credits: NASA/SDO
Auroras may be visible as far south as Alabama
Washington Post
May 9, 2024
Multiple outbursts from the sun could trigger magnificent auroras in many parts of the United States this weekend.
Current forecasts project the lights could be seen as far south as Alabama to northern California, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Chances of seeing the lights will be highest in the northern United States, Canada and northern Europe.
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