The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's G2 storm watch could bring the aurora borealis to the northern US on July 24.
NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for July 24, increasing the chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the US and other high-latitude areas.The Northern Lights might be visible much further south than normal this week as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for July 24. This alert raises the likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights, formally called aurora borealis , in parts of the United States and other areas at high latitudes.
The storm is due to a coronal mass ejection , which is a significant release of plasma from the sun’s corona, is expected to interact with Earth’s magnetosphere. Such geomagnetic storms are categorized from G1 to G5, with G2 indicating moderate intensity. notes, they are also known for producing spectacular auroras.
For those interested in catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights, it is advisable to find a dark location away from city lights. The best time for viewing is typically around midnight local time, when geomagnetic activity tends to peak. The storm comes at a time of significant solar activity, with a similar CME event earlier this year producing auroras in the NYC metro region. It’s still unclear what exactly causes a CME, but they tend to occur more frequently during intense periods of solar activity called a solar maximum, which the sun is currently in.John is a writer and programmer living in New York City. He writes about computers, gadgetry, gaming, VR/AR, and related consumer technologies.
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