A sudden geomagnetic storm is pushing the Northern Lights further south tonight
A powerful surge of solar particles is triggering a geomagnetic storm that may extend the vibrant aurora borealis far beyond its usual polar boundaries toward lower latitudes.
A massive release of solar energy known as a coronal mass ejection is currently interacting with Earth’s magnetic field. This collision excites atmospheric gases, causing the sky to glow with brilliant hues of green and red much further south than typically expected.
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