Northern lights could dazzle in several states as sun ejections expected to spark storms
Summary
Several bursts of charged particles from the sun, called coronal mass ejections, are expected to reach Earth today. These events could create visible northern lights in several U.S. states.Key Facts
- Coronal mass ejections are large releases of solar material and magnetic fields from the sun.
- When these ejections hit Earth’s atmosphere, they can cause bright light displays known as northern lights.
- The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are colorful lights often seen near the North Pole.
- This solar activity may make the northern lights visible in states farther south than usual.
- The phenomenon is caused by interactions between solar particles and Earth’s magnetic field.
- People living in several U.S. states have a chance to see the northern lights tonight.
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