Northern US Could Witness Aurora Lights Due to Geomagnetic Storm
• A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for March 19, potentially bringing the Northern Lights further south into the northern US.
• The storm is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.
• The spring equinox increases the likelihood of geomagnetic activity, making aurora viewing more probable.
Northern Lights possible in northern United States
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a geomagnetic storm watch for March 19, indicating potential visibility of the northern lights in the northern United States. The storm is predicted to reach G2 (moderate) levels, with a possibility of escalating to G3 (strong). This event is caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, which releases plasma and magnetic fields.
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