"Rare Solar Outburst Promises Spectacular Northern U.S. Aurora Wednesday Night"

Intense solar activity, including a solar flare and a coronal mass ejection, caused a radio blackout and is expected to bring auroras to the northern U.S. and Europe on Wednesday night. The recent activity is a preview of the increased solar activity expected in the coming years. If the geomagnetic storm is stronger than predicted, the auroras could be visible further south. The sun is approaching a period of maximum activity, and scientists predict more frequent auroras as we get closer to 2025.