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Northern Lights may reach 20 US states amid solar storm activity

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The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, may be visible in up to 20 U.S. states on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. While initial forecasts suggested a G1 solar storm could bring the lights further south than usual, subsequent activity has been weaker than anticipated. The UK Met Office has indicated a possibility of G2 conditions, which could enhance visibility. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

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

    Northern Lights Alert: Aurora Could Still Reach 20 States Wednesday

    Aurora could potentially reach 20 states overnight on Wednesday, Sept. 9, through Thursday, Sept. 10, but chances have fallen after activity was weaker than forecast.

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

    Northern Lights Alert: Aurora May Reach 20 States Tuesday Night

    NOAA forecasts a G1 solar storm Tuesday night, while the UK Met Office sees a chance of G2 conditions that could push the northern lights into 20 U.S. states.

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