A strong geomagnetic storm on the sun’s surface could bring Northern Lights as far south as Alabama tonight.
Aurora borealis, known as the northern lights, is visible from Kosch-Headwaters Preserve in Superior Township, Michigan, on Friday, May 10, 2024.The anticipated coronal mass ejection, or CME, arrived on Earth at 10:15 a.m. Thursday reaching speeds of 1.5 mph. Right now, the CME is a G3 but a stronger G4 is “likely” tonight with a slight chance for the highest-level storm, a G5. A G4 storm could bring lights from aurora borealis as far south as Alabama and northern California under a clear sky.
A G5 storm would produce lights as far south as Florida and Texas, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.“The CME strength and structure are being closely scrutinized for potential geomagnetic storm intensity, but, G3 levels are now expected due to the magnitude and potential of the CME, therefore G3 or greater warning has been issued.
Northern lights are created when charged particles created by a solar or geomagnetic storms interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and the air of the upper atmosphere,According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, auroras are typically best viewed between 10 p.m.-2 a.m. local time in areas with little light pollution.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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