Missed last night’s show? Well, the aurora borealis might be visible once more for those in the Garden State tonight.
According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, the phenomenon is expected to be seen across parts of the northern U.S. This includes sections of the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, where there’s a chance of catching a glimpse of the lights.
On the evening of October 10, residents throughout New Jersey were treated to a stunning display of the lights. Social media is filled with photo captures from all over the state. However, some areas with more light pollution had a more difficult time spotting the spectacular sky. Although many forecasts noted 10 p.m. as a target time, many New Jerseyans saw the Northern Lights as early as 8 p.m.
The ongoing geomagnetic storm is currently rated G4 on a scale from G1 to G5. Storms of this magnitude can cause potential voltage issues on power grids, along with disruptions to satellite and low-frequency radio navigation systems. This storm is the result of a coronal mass ejection that was detected speeding toward Earth on October 10.
A coronal mass ejection is a significant release of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun’s corona, according to the SWPC. So, will the Northern Lights be visible again tonight? We’ll have to get outside to see.
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