Geomagnetic Storm Set to Illuminate U.S. Skies with Northern Lights

• NOAA has issued a G2-level geomagnetic storm watch due to an incoming coronal mass ejection expected to hit Earth.
• The northern lights may become visible in northern U.S. states as a result of increased geomagnetic activity.
• Experts predict more solar storms throughout the rest of this year and into 2026, potentially offering more chances to experience the aurora.

Understanding the Storm

On a cosmic scale, we’re in for an exciting treat! On Monday, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) warned of a G2-level geomagnetic storm watch, indicating that a coronal mass ejection (CME) is scheduled to make contact with Earth on Wednesday. This phenomenon occurs when plasma and magnetic material from the sun collides with our planet’s magnetic field, leading to the creation of spectacular northern lights.

This particular CME erupted on Sunday, and ahead of its arrival, a minor solar radiation storm event began Monday night. While terms like


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