Northern Lights Expected to Illuminate Skies Across Northern U.S. and Canada
• A geomagnetic storm is predicted to make the Northern Lights visible across the northern U.S. and Canada.
• The best viewing times are during the late evening and early morning, away from city lights and with clear skies.
• The vibrant auroras are caused by charged particles colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere.
Geomagnetic storm brings auroras to lower latitudes
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are predicted to be visible across the northern United States and Canada due to an incoming geomagnetic storm. This storm is caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, which will interact with Earth's magnetic field. Typically seen in high-latitude areas, the auroras may be visible further south due to these conditions. The lights, displaying green, purple, and red hues, result from charged particles colliding with atmospheric gases.
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