A 'major' geomagnetic storm is due to approach Earth during the day Thursday.
A"major" geomagnetic storm is due to approach Earth during the day Thursday.For the second time in a a week, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center is saying it is at least possible that on Thursday night the elusive northern lights may at long last become visible over the Philadelphia region.
As for the potential of seeing the northern lights around Philadelphia, it’s in play, said Brasher. But a certain skepticism based on recent experiences would be understandable.ejected massive quantities of charged particles This storm, the scientists said, may turn out be stronger than its predecessor, and may be a G4, or “major” geomagnetic scale, and possibly the a G5, which is at the top of the scale.
“The sun has been quite active,” said Brasher, more active than had been forecast. The center scientists also said it’s possible that the peak won’t occur until early next year and that heightened sunspot activity could lap into 2026.
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