Northern Lights Expected Across 20 U.S. States Monday Night
Northern Lights Expected Across 20 U.S. States Monday Night
US · Published Jun 8, 2026
A geomagnetic storm caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to create a rare opportunity for viewing the northern lights across parts of the continental United States. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, the storm is classified as a G3 (Strong) geomagnetic event, with a Kp index of
This phenomenon is expected to occur from the night of Monday, June 8, into the early hours of Tuesday, June

Why It's Important?

The geomagnetic storm could cause disruptions to radio communications, particularly for high-frequency (HF) radio users and aviation operations, with NOAA warning of potential R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts. Additionally, there is a modest chance of solar radiation storms during this period. While the auroras themselves pose no direct risk to the public, the associated space weather effects could impact navigation systems and power grids in some areas. Communities in rural and dark-sky locations are most likely to benefit from the visual spectacle.

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