Strong Geomagnetic Storm Opens Door for Northern Lights Across Half of U.S.

A powerful geomagnetic storm, triggered by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, offers a rare opportunity to witness the Aurora across half of the U.S.

• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that a significant coronal mass ejection occurred on Wednesday, impacting Earths magnetic field and generating a strong geomagnetic storm.
• While three of the four monitored coronal mass ejections were expected to miss Earth, the one from Wednesday has opened the possibility of viewing the Aurora in numerous U.S. states.
• This geomagnetic storm is one of the strongest of the year, providing a rare chance for people across half of the U.S. to experience the natural phenomenon of the Aurora.