Northern Lights Display: Solar Storm Likely to Bring Rare Aurora Borealis This Week

Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis display could be likely this week due to a solar storm, according to reports.

The Aurora Borealis could likely see the sightings becoming more visible in parts of the U.S. and Canada.

According to the report, this week's Geomagnetic storm could help unleash the magnificent view of aurora borealis or the Northern light.

Northern Lights Display

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Northern lights, aurora borealis. The Northern Lights or rare Aurora Borealis is likely to display this week due to a solar storm, according to recent reports.

Geomagnetic storms could happen due to solar wind variations occurring in the Earth's magnetosphere, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. The coronal mass ejection (CME) caused the recent solar storm.

On September 19, NOAA issued a G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic watch due to the coronal mass ejection. The event can make it possible for the Northern Lights to emerge, especially at night.

The best time to view the Northern Lights could be from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

According to the reports, the Northern Lights could become noticeable in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and South Dakota. The sightings could be likely on Tuesday night or early Wednesday.

In Canada, the view is also possible in parts of Central Prairies and Central Quebec.

The NWS Aberdeen showed the magnificent Northern Lights or Aurora images displayed in their area. The view lasted for about 30 minutes.

However, the report added that the city lights and pollution could affect viewing. The weather conditions could also cloud the sightings of the Northern Lights.

More facts about the Aurora display

The Aurora sightings can be seen in the southern and northern hemispheres. The southern view is known as aurora australis.

In addition, the incredible display can be associated with colliding particles from the Sun. The aurora has different colors depending on the process and gases.

There are also the colors pink, green, red and purple.

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How to how to prepare for the Northern Lights

The Northern Light view is one of the rare and much-awaited sky views. The night can have different colors depending on the situation.

As a result, sky and space lovers should not miss the rare Northern Light display in the future. Here are essential reminders to remember the Aurora Borealis, especially in the US and Canada.

Stay updated with the space news.

Astronomy lovers should stay updated with the latest weather and space news forecasts, including the Northern Lights and Geomagnetic storms.

Save the day of the astronomical events.

Homeowners can also consider saving the much-awaited Northern Lights in their calendars or mobile phones. It is essential so that people will not forget it.

You should also check if the Northern Lights are visible near your areas.

Bring your camera to capture the moment.

One of the important things is to bring a camera to capture the rare Northern Light moment.

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