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Solar Storm to Illuminate Skies with Spectacular Auroras in Multiple US States

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Solar Storm to Illuminate Skies with Spectacular Auroras in Multiple US States
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A solar storm expected on Thursday will give skygazers in 17 American states, including Alaska, Oregon, and New York, a chance to witness the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis. This rare occurrence is due to 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 Geophysical Institute has forecast a Kp 6 geomagnetic index for Thursday's storm.

Topics:sciencescience-and-environment#aurora-borealis#geomagnetic-storm#northern-lights#science-and-environment#skygazers#solar-storm
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  1. Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states  WANE
  2. The northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen states this month. Here's where you might see them.  CBS News
  3. Solar storm to make northern lights visible in Indiana, Wisconsin and 15 other states  NBC Chicago
  4. The northern lights could appear over South Dakota next week. What to know.  Argus Leader
  5. Solar Storm may illuminate the skies with spectacular auroras on Friday in this country  HT Tech

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