Northern lights in Alabama? Rare solar storm could bring auroras to southern US

Experts haven't issued a solar storm watch this severe since 2005.

The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center on Thursday issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for a solar event which could impact a majority of Americans Friday into Saturday.they expect an eruption of solar material , known as a coronal mass ejection , to result in a geomagnetic storm . Along with the release was the rating of G4 for “severe,” which the agency has not issued

Also possible during geomagnetic storms are auroras, commonly known as northern lights. Americans may be able to view these beautiful light displays far into the deep south.

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