Aurora Borealis Expected to Put on a Show This Weekend
Get ready for a celestial spectacle as a severe geomagnetic storm impacts Earth.
Northern Lights expected to be visible as far south as California.
Prepare to witness a breathtaking natural phenomenon as a severe geomagnetic storm sweeps across the globe, bringing with it the potential for stunning northern lights displays. This celestial event is expected to peak this weekend, offering skywatchers a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis as far south as California.
The geomagnetic storm is the result of a coronal mass ejection, a powerful burst of plasma from the sun, which has reached Earth's magnetic field. This interaction creates a disturbance in the Earth's magnetosphere, leading to the formation of the aurora.
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display that occurs when charged particles from the sun interact with the Earth's magnetic field. These particles enter the atmosphere near the North and South Poles, where they collide with atoms and molecules, causing them to emit light in various colors.
While the northern lights are typically visible in high-latitude regions like Alaska, Canada, and northern Europe, the current geomagnetic storm is expected to push the aurora's reach further south, making it possible for people in lower latitudes to experience this celestial wonder.
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