Solar eruptions moving toward earth could cause auroras over US tonight
Summary
Solar eruptions from the sun are heading toward Earth and could cause colorful auroras visible across northern parts of the United States starting Thursday night. These solar events may also cause minor disruptions to technology but are mostly manageable.Key Facts
- A coronal mass ejection (CME), which is a large burst of charged particles from the sun, is moving toward Earth.
- The CME is linked to a moderate solar flare.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch starting Thursday evening through Friday.
- A geomagnetic storm happens when solar wind energy disturbs Earth’s magnetic field.
- The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) could be seen as far south as New York, Wisconsin, and Washington state.
- The UK Met Office warns of a slight chance of stronger storm activity (G3 level).
- Another smaller CME is expected to deliver a weaker impact over the weekend.
- Weather conditions and Earth’s magnetic alignment affect the visibility of the auroras.
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