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Northern Lights forecast for mid-May across northern US and Canada

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Geomagnetic storms are predicted to bring the aurora borealis to parts of the northern United States and Canada on multiple nights in mid-May. Scientists at NOAA forecast G1-level storms, with potential for G2 if activity increases, making the lights visible as a glow on the northern horizon. The activity is linked to a coronal hole on the sun, which is releasing a fast solar wind stream directed towards Earth. Ideal viewing conditions are enhanced by the new moon, offering darker skies. AI

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Northern Lights forecast for mid-May across northern US and Canada

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COVERAGE [2]

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

    Northern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Saturday Night

    The northern lights may be visible overnight on Saturday, May 16, through Sunday, May 17, after a large coronal hole opened on the sun, sending a super-charged solar wind toward Earth.

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

    Northern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Thursday Night

    The northern lights may be visible overnight on Thursday, May 14, though Friday, May 15, after a large coronal hole opened up on the sun, super-charging the solar wind.

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