A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by a coronal mass ejection from the sun is expected to reach Earth's atmosphere on Thursday, potentially bringing the Northern Lights to parts of North Texas. While visibility may be low, those in the northernmost areas of the state could catch a glimpse of the dazzling natural light display after sunset.
A powerful geomagnetic storm has triggered the Northern Lights and North Texas may be able to catch a glimpse.As the sun sets, many northern parts of the United States will have a shot at seeing the dazzling natural light display.The Texas Panhandle is in the area where aurora borealis sightings are possible, but it would be low visibility at best.North Texas is outside of the current visibility forecast, but it is not impossible.
You can increase your chances by getting away from the city lights.A coronal mass ejection from the sun will reach Earth's atmosphere on Thursday, creating a geomagnetic storm – which fuels the aurora.The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration forecasts the storm will reach a G-4 rating – or become a "severe" geomagnetic storm. The highest rating on the geomagnetic scale is G-5.
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