Northern Lights Could Dazzle Tuesday Amid Strong Storms
• A strong geomagnetic storm is predicted to intensify the Northern Lights, potentially making them visible across several northern U.S. states on Tuesday.
• NOAA forecasts a Kp index of five, indicating a moderate geomagnetic storm capable of pushing the aurora's visibility southward.
• For optimal viewing, find a location with a clear northern horizon away from city lights, late at night.
Strong geomagnetic storm to intensify aurora borealis
The Northern Lights are expected to put on a dazzling display on Tuesday as a strong geomagnetic storm impacts Earth. A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is predicted to reach our planet by midday, triggering significant disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field. These disturbances will intensify the aurora borealis, making it potentially visible at lower latitudes than usual.
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