Following a number of recent solar storms, residents in several northern U.S. states might catch a glimpse of the breathtaking Northern Lights this week.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has indicated that multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun are heading towards Earth.
“Solar activity remained heightened over the weekend, featuring events like solar flares and filament eruptions linked to CMEs,” stated a publication from NOAA.
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“Some of these CMEs are forecasted to have components aimed at Earth, with potential arrivals beginning” as of yesterday, the 29th, “triggered by an event early on July 27.”
Additional CMEs have also occurred, indicating that arrivals may be noted on June 30, continuing into the 31st, due to the travel time of the ejections through and beyond the Earth’s magnetic field.
The NOAA’s Storm Weather Prediction Center has announced that the magical lights of the Aurora Borealis may be witnessed in several northern U.S. states this week. (NOAA SWPC)
NOAA also reported that further CME arrivals remain a possibility.
“More CMEs continue to erupt from the Sun due to several active regions and their associated complex sunspot groups, which may lead to additional CME arrivals,” stated the Weather Prediction Center.
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A Geomagnetic Storm Watch is currently in effect and will run until Wednesday, according to the center.
Earlier this summer, the mesmerizing lights of the Aurora Borealis were visible throughout the U.S. and even in some southern states, following the most potent geomagnetic storm in two decades.
“While intense X-class solar flares can cause disruptions in high-frequency radio communications, the charged particles from a CME create the beautiful flickering lights known as Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights,” reported Fox Weather.
NASA satellites tracked the CME’s blast from the Sun headed towards the Earth’s magnetic field.
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The SWPC website is currently observing the CMEs and providing forecasts for this evening and tomorrow, detailing potential sightlines for the Northern Lights and identifying which U.S. states may be able to enjoy the display.
The NOAA’s SWPC site is tracking the Northern Lights and outlining which states might catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis. (NOAA SWPC)
“Possible G2 (moderate) magnetic storm levels could arise early Tuesday morning from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. ET,” Fox Weather projected before July 30.
“The strongest solar storms with G3 (strong) levels are expected to occur while much of the eastern U.S. is under daylight from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.”
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Additional CME arrivals might enable even more sightings throughout the week — with G3 conditions allowing visibility in northern U.S. states as well as parts of the Midwest.
The weather also significantly impacts the visibility of the Aurora Borealis.
The remarkable dancing lights are making an appearance again this year, and if you live in the north, you might have the chance to witness the stunning spectacle. (iStock; NOAA SWPC)
According to Fox Weather, most of Canada and the northern U.S. states are expected to have favorable conditions for viewing the lights.
“For much of Canada and the northern region of the U.S., weather conditions appear promising on Monday night and early Tuesday morning, with minimal cloudiness noted over Minneapolis in Minnesota, Casper in Wyoming, and Buffalo in New York.”
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From Tuesday night into Wednesday, Fox 5 New York mentioned that “under strong geomagnetic storm circumstances, the Northern Lights may be visible in places like Chicago, Casper in Wyoming, and Iowa … while cloud cover across the Upper Midwest and Northeast will result in variable viewing experiences.”
