Aurora could light Washington skies as strong solar storm arrives
TL;DR
NOAA has issued a G3 strong geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday night, with a chance of reaching G4, which could bring the northern lights to Washington. The display is tied to coronal mass ejections from the sun on June 3; viewing is best outside city lights between about 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., though an 82%-lit waning moon could hinder visibility. The aurora is expected to fade by Friday night.
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