Solar Eruption Sparks Geomagnetic Storm, Expands Aurora Visibility Across 15 States
A series of coronal mass ejections from the Sun are expected to trigger a moderate geomagnetic storm tonight, potentially making the aurora borealis visible across 15 northern US states. Space weather forecasters indicate the storm could create dazzling displays farther south than typical aurora sightings.
Solar Activity Triggers Geomagnetic Storm Watch
Space weather forecasters are monitoring multiple coronal mass ejections that began their journey from the Sun between October 11 and 13 and are now approaching Earth. According to reports from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, these solar eruptions are expected to arrive tonight and trigger a G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm, with the strongest impacts anticipated between late Thursday night and Friday morning.