Solar Storm to Trigger Northern Lights in US: Visibility, Timing & Impact

Solar Storm to Trigger Northern Lights in US: Visibility, Timing & Impact

A solar storm is set to reach Earth tonight, with potential geomagnetic activity that could make the northern lights visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The event is the result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun, which was recorded on March 1. The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has classified this as a G1-level geomagnetic storm, with a possibility of strong…

Solar Storm To Ignite Northern Lights Over New York Tonight

A geomagnetic storm triggered by a coronal mass ejection (CME) could illuminate the skies as far south as New York and Idaho tonight. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an aurora alert, predicting a G1-class storm, with potential for G2 conditions, meaning brighter and more widespread northern lights. What Is Causing The Northern Lights Tonight? The event is linked to a solar eruption that occurred on March 1, …