Rare 'Cannibal' CME from Sunspot to Impact Earth, Triggering Auroras
A 'cannibal' coronal mass ejection (CME) from a rare 'anti-Hale' sunspot is expected to hit Earth, potentially causing auroras visible across 23 U.S. states. This solar event began on June 2 from sunspot 4455, which has a reversed magnetic polarity compared to other sunspots in its hemisphere. The CME, a large cloud of magnetized plasma, was created when a faster-moving CME overtook a slower one, forming a combined eruption. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts this will result in a strong geomagnetic storm, possibly reaching severe levels. The auroras may be visible in states including Washington, New York, and as far south as Illinois and Ohio. 
