Where northern lights may shine amid geomagnetic storm watches
Summary
A geomagnetic storm watch means there is a chance to see the northern lights, a natural light show in the sky mostly near the North Pole. These lights happen when charged particles from the sun hit the Earth's magnetic field.Key Facts
- The northern lights are also called the aurora borealis.
- They occur when solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic field.
- Geomagnetic storm watches alert people to increased solar activity.
- These storms can make the northern lights visible farther south than usual.
- Weather and darkness affect visibility of the lights.
- The best viewing is usually in clear, dark skies away from city lights.
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