A powerful geomagnetic storm is forecast to light up skies across the United States tonight. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a surge of solar activity could trigger vivid auroras visible in up to 21 American states, depending on local weather and sky clarity.
Solar Storm May Illuminate Skies over 21 states in US
A strong solar storm may light up skies across America tonight. NOAA scientists issued an alert for intense geomagnetic activity. The storm could cause auroras visible from northern to southern states. Experts predict the display may stretch far beyond usual regions.
21 States who will witness this night sky event
The northern lights could appear across 21 American states tonight. This report is according to the latest space weather forecast. The experts say the aurora may be visible in: -
Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.
The Skies had glowed before: Three Epic Aurora Events
The current forecast recalls several spectacular auroral displays that stunned observers in recent years.
April 2023: A strong geomagnetic storm made skies across as far south as Arizona and Arkansas paint and is unusually large spread of auroras.
December 2023: A significant solar eruption gave people spectacular light shows in North America and Europe causing viral content on social platforms.
May 2024: The heavy solar storm illuminated the skies of North America, Britain, Denmark and Germany, and this was one of the brightest qualities of the decade.
What are Aurora Lights?
Auroras occur when the magnetic field on earth is struck by charged particles of the sun. These are collisions of energy, which create colourful curtains of shimmering light. The experience takes place around the polar areas but in some cases it extends to lower latitudes.
The various gases produce different colours such as colour green, pink as well as violet. To predict such spectacular heavenly occurrences, scientists put an eye on the solar winds.
The Aurora of Tonight is Conditional
Its visibility is affected by the time of the day, weather conditions, as well as behaviour of the sun. Observers in rural areas not in the presence of city lights might be having greater light. Scientists suggest looking at the local predictions and aurora-tracking maps on a regular basis. Even brief clear skies could reveal vivid flashes of colour tonight.
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