Northern Lights Forecast: Spectacular Aurora Expected Tonight
Northern Lights Tonight | Image Credit: thebaltimorebanner.com
Tonight could offer a rare and stunning display of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, visible across several parts of the U.S. due to a severe geomagnetic storm forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This storm, rated G4 on a scale from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme), is the result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that occurred earlier this week. As the CME reaches Earth, it’s expected to generate strong auroras visible much farther south than usual.
Where and When to Watch
The aurora could be visible in regions stretching across the northern U.S., including states such as Michigan, Illinois, and even as far south as Alabama, depending on the storm’s intensity. The best viewing...
