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Northern Lights Could Appear In These 15 States Sunday Night As Geomagnetic Storm Impacts Earth
The northern lights will be more visible than previously expected Sunday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's updated space weather forecast, as minor geomagnetic storm effects could lead to more aurora activity across the northern United States.
According to Shawn Dahl, the service coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center, the increased northern lights sightings are caused by the solar cycle. He said the sun has an 11-year cycle where the sun’s magnetic poles flip.
A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.
WASHINGTON — Skywatchers in 18 states may be treated to a colorful light show Tuesday evening as the northern lights could appear across North America, according to forecasts. The aurora borealis phenomenon began late Monday, and is expected to last ...