Geomagnetic Storm Brings Northern Lights to Northern U.S. States
A geomagnetic storm caused by a fast stream of solar wind from a coronal hole in the Sun's atmosphere is expected to make the Northern Lights visible in parts of the northern U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Thursday and Friday, with the strongest activity anticipated between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. EST. Residents in states such as New York, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Washington may have the opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon. Viewing conditions depend on factors like cloud coverage and the Earth's magnetic field response.