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Map Reveals States Where Aurora May Show Tonight As Geomagnetic Storms Hit

Map Reveals States Where Aurora May Show Tonight As Geomagnetic Storms Hit

Summary

A geomagnetic storm is expected to occur, making the northern lights visible in parts of the U.S. on November 7 and 8. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a storm watch, with states like Alaska and New York possibly seeing the lights.

Key Facts

  • A geomagnetic storm might make the northern lights visible on November 7 and 8.
  • NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has announced a storm watch.
  • The affected states could include Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Maine, Washington, Idaho, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York.
  • Geomagnetic storms happen when solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic field.
  • Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun can cause these storms.
  • Two CMEs were recorded on November 5, causing the storm watch.
  • The northern lights can be seen from up to 1000 km away if conditions are suitable.
  • The lights are best seen after sunset or just before sunrise and are not visible during the day.
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