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Northern Lights visible across northern U.S. states this weekend

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Skywatchers in several northern U.S. states may have an opportunity to view the aurora borealis this weekend due to coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a chance of G1-class geomagnetic storms on August 1st and 2nd, with a possibility of a G2-class storm on August 2nd. While visibility is expected to be limited to northern-tier states, clear skies and favorable solar wind conditions could enhance the display. AI

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Northern Lights visible across northern U.S. states this weekend

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora Sunday Night

    NOAA forecasts G1 geomagnetic storm on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Monday, Aug.3, with aurora possible on the northern horizon in U.S. states close to Canada.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora This Weekend

    NOAA forecasts G1 and G2 geomagnetic storms on Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2, with aurora possible on the northern horizon in U.S. states close to Canada.

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora Thursday Night

    NOAA forecasts a potential G1 geomagnetic storm on Thursday, July 30, through Friday, July 31, with aurora possible on the northern horizon of northern U.S. states.

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