X-Class Solar Flare Raises Northern Lights Chances Monday Night
• A powerful solar flare increases the chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight.
• Geomagnetic storm conditions could push aurora visibility farther south.
• Bitter cold and cloud cover may limit viewing in some areas; prioritize safety due to dangerous wind chills.
X1.95-class flare increases aurora visibility tonight
The sun emitted a significant X1.95-class solar flare, potentially enhancing the visibility of the Northern Lights tonight. This solar flare has propelled a fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) towards Earth, which is anticipated to trigger geomagnetic storm conditions, possibly reaching G2 to G3 levels. Such conditions could extend the visibility of the aurora borealis further south than typically observed.
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