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Northern Lights to be visible in 20 US states due to strong geomagnetic storm

A strong geomagnetic storm, classified as G3, is expected to impact Earth on Monday, June 8th, potentially making the northern lights visible in up to 20 U.S. states. This event is caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun that is traveling towards Earth. While G2 storms could allow aurora sightings in states like New York and Idaho, a G3 storm might extend visibility to areas such as Illinois and Oregon. AI

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Northern Lights to be visible in 20 US states due to strong geomagnetic storm

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

    ‘Strong’ Northern Lights Alert For 20 States On Monday As CME Strikes

    The northern lights may be visible overnight from up to 20 northern U.S. states on Monday, June 8, through Tuesday, June 9, according to NOAA.