"Upcoming Solar Storm to Illuminate Northern Lights in 17 US States"
TL;DR
A solar storm expected on Thursday will give skygazers in 17 American states, including Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and New York, a chance to witness the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis. This rare occurrence is a result of an 11-year solar cycle that is peaking in 2024, making the lights visible in places farther south. The best viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, away from city lights. The lights occur when a magnetic solar wind interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, causing atoms in the upper atmosphere to glow.
Topics:nationscience-and-environment#aurora-borealis#geomagnetic-storm#northern-lights#science-and-environment#skygazers#solar-storm
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