"U.S. Braces for Northern Lights Amid Peak Solar Activity"
TL;DR
Increased solar activity, part of the "Solar 25" cycle, has allowed the Northern Lights to be visible in the D.C. area. This activity, which peaks every 11 years, is expected to reach its maximum next summer. While the geomagnetic storms causing these auroras can disrupt satellite and GPS systems, researchers are using the data to improve future predictions.
Topics:sciencescienceenvironment#geomagnetic-storms#northern-lights#scienceenvironment#solar-activity#solar-cycle#sunspots
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