The strong geomagnetic storm is ready to light the sky over most of the United States on Sunday evening to the beginning of Monday and offer millions of rare opportunities to see Aurora Borealis far from the Arctic circle.
According to National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aurora Borealis can be visible in the south as Alabama and northern California. The liveliest displays are expected in the northernmost countries such as Michigan and Washington, while areas in the central plains, the Midwest and even parts of the South and the Middle Atlantic can also see the glow on the northern horizon.
Best Browsing Conditions
The key to the witnesses of the spectacle will be a clear sky. Northwest and northern California Pacifik are expected to have good conditions, especially earlier at night. Most of the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Central Plains are also likely to offer favorable viewing opportunities.
NOAA recommends looking for dark, open areas from urban lights, preferably with an intact view of the north. The best time to observe Aurory is between 22:00 and 2:00
What causes lights?
Northern lights are caused by the ejections of coronal materials – an explosion of the material from the Sun – which interact with the magnetic field of the Earth. The current storm has reached G4 (serious) conditions on a five -point scale that measures geomagnetic activity. Such powerful storms can bring Auror to much lower widths than usual.
Noaa’s Space Prediction Prediction Center Web for tracking and updates is offered for Aurora’s Aurora.
Fast tips to see Aurora:
- Go out of urban limits for a darker sky
- Face north with an open horizon
- Tracking time: 22:00 – 2
- Use a phone camera if the lights are not visible to the eye
- Check local weather forecasts before you go out
The stunning natural display could be fleeting, so Skywatchers are recommended to stay on standby – and search.
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