Northern lights

Neither luck nor light shone on Massachusetts Wednesday night, as residents of the state hoping to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis had their hopes ...

The Met Office's Space Weather arm said solar activity had been 'at high levels over the past 24 hours', with 17 solar eruptions blasting from a single ...

- Solar energetic particles: High-energy charged particles thought to be released primarily by shocks formed at the front of coronal mass ejections and solar flares. - Coronal Mass Ejections (CME's): Large clouds of plasma and magnetic field that erupt from the sun. The aurora can be seen near the poles of both the northern and southern hemispheres. This photo shows the sun's coronal holes in an x-ray image. These flares are made of photons that travel out directly from the flare site. - Solar flares: A large explosion in the sun's atmosphere. When a CME cloud plows through solar wind, solar energetic particles can be produced and because they are charged, they follow the magnetic field lines between the Sun and Earth. Only charged particles that follow magnetic field lines that intersect Earth will have an impact. In the north the display is known as the aurora borealis, and in the south it is called the aurora australis. Sunspots are areas on the sun's surface where powerful magnetic fields, created by the flow of electrical charges, become tangled and eventually release a huge explosion of energy that results in a solar flare. When a solar storm heads our way, some of the energy and small particles can travel down the magnetic field lines at the north and south poles into Earth's atmosphere. Sunspots are areas on the sun's surface where powerful magnetic fields, created by the flow of electrical charges, become tangled and eventually release a huge explosion of energy that results in a solar flare. They said this could bring the aurora as far south as Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Oregon in the US, while in the UK sightings are possible as far south as southern Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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In the southern hemisphere, the Met Office says aurora sightings are “possible across the south of Tasmania and New Zealand.” The Met Office has said “aurora sightings are possible as far south as Scotland and Northern Ireland, perhaps a little further south.” If you live in the north of the UK you could be in luck.

Thanks to the Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite NASA can track the behavior of the sun The agency has just announced a new, very large X-class solar ...

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The northern lights may appear over parts of Toronto in the next few days thanks to solar flares. Two of 17 solar eruptions spotted blasting from a...

According to the Weather Network Aurora Borealis might have been visible as far south as Washington state, Toronto, and parts of Atlantic Canada, but cloud cover blocked the sky early Thursday morning. But there still may be a chance to see the lights in the Toronto area over the next few days, according to CBC. NASA also has a page dedicated to space weather with a cool Aurora Forecast map showing the probability of seeing the lights. The northern lights may appear over parts of Toronto in the next few days thanks to solar flares.

A recent strong geomagnetic storm from the sun could make the northern lights visible in a handful of states, Wisconsin among them.

The southern lights are known as the aurora australis. About a year ago, the lights gleamed purple and green over Chippewa County. The particles interact with molecules of atmospheric gases to cause the characteristic glowing red and green colors of the aurora.

Get ready! There is a chance the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, could put on a show in western Washington this week.

The good news is that for us here on Earth, and particularly in Canada, it means a geomagnetic storm and the increased possibility of catching the northern ...

For cities like Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg, a Kp index of four — or even lower sometimes — means you'll likely be able to see the northern lights. Try a 15-second exposure using an ISO of 1600 at f/4 or lower. But for cities like Toronto and Vancouver, you'll need a higher index, likely closer to six or seven. While the sun is always active, it has an 11-year cycle with a minimum and a maximum of activity. Right now, there are seven groups of sunspots across the face of the sun. At roughly 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, the sun released an X-class flare.

To see these phenomenal lights, the sky will need to be clear and at its darkest, so try and find somewhere away from city light pollution. On March 31, there ...

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A coronal mass ejection opened the possibility that “northern tier” states could see Northern Lights in the night sky Wednesday.

But, with cloud cover lingering through Friday afternoon the door is shut on a light show for New Englanders. Coronal mass ejections are defined by the agency as “large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun’s corona.” The National and Oceanic Atmospheric Administration issued a “geomagnetic storm watch” on Tuesday, in response to a “coronal mass ejection” that is set to reach Earth’s atmosphere late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

The Aurora Borealis is a sight to behold and this week, Canadians with their eyes on the skies might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them.

You might just be able to finally cross “see the Northern Lights in southern Canada” off of your bucket list. With what they call a G1 – G3 storm watch currently in effect, those lucky enough to live in an area with clear skies could be in for the show of a lifetime. From Vancouver to Calgary, Winnipeg to Toronto, a massive geomagnetic storm could push the Northern lights into the space above southern Canada on Thursday, March 31st, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre and The University of Alaska.

(Oregon Coast) – The National Weather Service's (NWS) Space Weather Prediction Center has announced a series watches for the North Lights / Aurora Borealis ...

However, because of their low latitudes the chances for seeing the Aurora Borealis may diminish, although the NWS is indicating the electromagnetic storm is strong enough to possibly be visible even in northern California. That leaves the south coast in a lucky spot. (Above: Aurora Borealis in the Oregon Coast Range, from Oregon Coast Beach Connection) Your chances of seeing this will be much better with the right kind of professional camera equipment, meaning a long exposure on a tripod. “This same sunspot group has been the source of multiple M-class flares (R1 - Minor) over the past few days, with the strongest prior flare being an M4 at 28/1129 UTC.” “Impacts to technology from a G3 storm generally remain small, but it can drive the aurora further equatorward of its polar home,” the NWS said. (Oregon Coast) – The National Weather Service's (NWS) Space Weather Prediction Center has announced a series of watches for the Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis tonight through Friday for the northern tier states, which could include as far south as the southern Oregon coast.

A G3 class geomagnetic storm is likely to produce auroral displays from Alaska to Canada and portions of the northern Lower 48 states.

Calm winds and some breaks in the clouds will allow temps to drop to near freezing in some areas. For Southeast Alaska tonight, winds will drop down, and there is still a calm between storms as a weak ridge moves in from the gulf. If you are a night owl and like to watch the northern lights outside, then this is your night.

This week's especially good aurora forecast could bring an array of colors, including deep reds and pinks.

But after sundown Wednesday night might be the best window for people in Southcentral Alaska to see them before the clouds roll in. The aurora’s various colors may be more visible over the next few days, including deep reds above the green arc. Plus, given the time of year, there might a blue cast if the aurora is seen early at night.

A sunspot produced a cannibal CME, which is expected to bring a strong geomagnetic storm and beautiful aurora.

Young said there is a possibility this event could end up as a “dud.” For instance, he said, think of Earth’s magnetic field and the incoming CME as two bar magnets. During the peak of a solar cycle, when sunspots are more numerous, G3 storms may occur a couple of times per month. The Space Weather Prediction Center data indicated potential strong radio blackouts occurred over North and South America. The flare was also likely associated with a new CME, which forecasters are currently analyzing to determine if it is directed towards Earth for another potential lightshow. If the orientation of the incoming CME isn’t quite right, there still may be some impact but just not as much, he said. In this case, Young explained, Earth’s magnetic field at the front is oriented northward, or up and down. Outside of cloud coverage, light interference from the moon should be minimal, as a new moon appears Friday. Appearing as a dark spot, a sunspot is a region where the magnetic field is particularly strong on the sun. This would be most prevalent in the Arctic and Antarctic. Space junk and satellites in low Earth orbit can experience increased drag, and various issues with high-frequency radios and GPS signals can be expected. “Because these two have merged together or are merging together, that’s often an indication that the CME will be a bit stronger. Moving at around 2 million miles per hour (841 km/s), this CME is expected to catch up with the first CME and merge into one — what scientists call a cannibal CME. When the magnetic field lines tangle or cross, it can cause an explosion of energy called a solar flare. Here's the southward extent of aurora for a Kp=7 storm, which is possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

A strong wave of solar energy is expected to hit Earth's upper atmosphere and create northern lights.

So my advice is to forget about tonight as a northern lights possibility across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Friday evening gives the Great Lakes and Northeast an even better chance of seeing the northern lights. And keep Friday night in the back of your mind. You’ll have to go to the clear skies to see northern lights. The forecasters only get two data points with which to forecast northern lights. Thursday evening gives parts of the Great Lakes a better chance at having clearing skies. So forget about seeing the northern lights in any part of Detroit or Chicago. You’ll need to get out into the country- the farmland west of Detroit and the farmland west of Chicago. At the southern edge of northern lights viewing, you should try to find a high spot with a great view of the northern horizon. Dark places along a Great Lake’s shoreline could be great spots to see northern lights. When the Kp is 7, northern lights are likely over northern latitudes along the U.S. border. But the northern U.S. is still in a winter pattern. Northern lights could be viewed as far south as Detroit, the southern Michigan border, Chicago, central New York State and Des Moines, IA. There is also a fairly good chance of northern lights visible several hundred miles south of the Canada border.

JACKSON, Wyo. — Lucky viewers just might glimpse the elusive aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights, in Wyoming skies tonight.

Since the lights are more visible at northern latitudes, it might be best to head towards Grand Teton National Park. The index is measured on a scale from 0-9, so the higher the value, the more likely the lights will be visible at lower latitudes. If you’re lucky enough to see the lights and capture a photo, share it with us for a chance to be featured on SNAPPED!

The northern lights appear in the sky on Jan. 8, 2017 near Ester Dome mountain about 10 miles west of Fairbanks, Alaska. It's possible they'll be visible in ...

But as some of the plasma gets trapped in the magnetic field, it has the potential to travel down through the poles and interact with the Earth’s atmosphere, producing light known as the auroras. That wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field, which then acts as a shield to deflect those particles and protect us inside. Auroras come in many different shapes, according to the NOAA, sometimes appearing to look like “a curtain made of folds of cloth” or a puffy cloud when seen in the early morning.

The aurora borealis put on a dazzling display in Manitoba's skies Wednesday night, and might be back again this week.

He also recommends monitoring the Manitoba Aurora and Astronomy Facebook page for updates and tips. So really, it's just the sun's sneeze." "The best way to describe it is hypnotizing. It was really just incredible," said Justin Anderson, who runs the Manitoba Aurora and Astronomy Facebook group. However, he says members of his group have captured incredible displays from communities in southern Manitoba, too. "It's basically been sneezing out a bunch of solar particles that are heading our way and it's heading into space and luckily we're in the way of them," Anderson said.

Skies lit up with waves of northern lights across clear areas of North America including the Dakotas in the pre-dawn hours Thursday morning. Skywatchers ...

Type II solar radio emissions recorded by the US Air Force suggest that a CME will soon emerge emerge from the blast site traveling faster than 1600 km/s. Will it hit Earth? Stay tuned for answers. This could hit the Earth’s atmosphere overnight into Friday morning. There are no guarantees it will produce auroras, but there is a chance for another show. You make MPR News possible. Skywatchers captured some amazing images as the multicolored show sparked waves and curtains of light. Another solar flare erupted from the sun Thursday afternoon.

On Wednesday night, an aurora swept across the northern United States as far south as Colorado. While the dancing lights appeared in greens, purples and ...

More: https://t.co/qK9BSQX9qg pic.twitter.com/Cuid4dO0rw March 31, 2022 More geomagnetic activity and auroras could occur later in the following days. This went way better than imagined. Excited nitrogen molecules at altitudes between 75 and 110 miles can produce a blue light. I literally can’t believe this happened tonight. As the molecules calm down and return to their normal state, they release photons of light. Unable to do much in the way of editing photos until all my gear is out of storage, but luckily tonight's show near Billings, MT didn't need hardly any editing! Green typically occurs between 75 and 110 miles, while red occurs above 120 miles. Normally red is only visible to the camera, but these colors were easily seen with the naked eye,” Palmer wrote on the Spaceweathergallery.com website. Auroras are created when a surge of charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field. The red colors were easily visible to the naked eye.— Cory Mottice (@EverythingWX) #aurora #northernlights #mtwx pic.twitter.com/3ZEYMtEeq4 March 31, 2022 As the solar particles come close to Earth, some get trapped along our planet’s magnetic field lines and flow into our upper atmosphere, where they impart energy and excite atoms and molecules of gases such as nitrogen and oxygen.

A Vancouver Island photographer is taking advantage of the area's natural beauty, capturing the Northern Lights for all to see.

And I got really lucky. Taalman packed up his gear a few hours later and went farther into town. It was pretty awesome to see through the camera.”

A photographer from Tofino, B.C., was able to capture the rare appearance of the northern lights over Vancouver Island on Wednesday evening.

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Last night in Southeast Saskatchewan many were out to take in the Northern Lights, including Mailyn Berer of Ogema. Coming from the Philippines, ...

Developing her Canadian roots, Mailyn is now a bonafide Saskatchewan Aurora Hunter. We asked her how she knew the Northern Lights were going to be making an appearance. Last night in Southeast Saskatchewan many were out to take in the Northern Lights, including Mailyn Berer of Ogema. Coming from the Philippines, Mailyn was especially excited as this is only her second time viewing the beautiful spectacle. Joined by family and friends, Mailyn was able to watch the dancing lights right outside her house in Ogema between 9 and 10 pm last night.