The aurora fills the sky above the barn with ribbons of green, charged particles. … [+]
of AuroraThe phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible across northern US states early Wednesday morning as the impact of a “halo CME” reaches Earth.
This amazing natural phenomenon is caused by the solar wind, which is a stream of charged particles from the Sun that accelerate along the magnetic field lines at the North and South Poles and enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
“Hello CME”
Expert Modeling the solar wind NASA sounded the warning on Monday after multiple coronal mass ejections shot from the sun towards Earth, creating a rare “halo CME” on July 21. A CME is a cloud of magnetic fields and charged particles that shoot out from the sun and travel into space at speeds of up to 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometers) per second, and can take several days to reach Earth (if aimed towards it).
A G2 alert has been issued for the expected arrival of a halo CME on July 24, 2024. … [+]
Precise timing
According to the alert issued On Monday, July 22, the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center said the Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the northern U.S. and upper Midwestern states from New York to Idaho on July 24 between 6am and 9am UTC (1am and 4am EDT).
The “halo CME” is expected to produce a G2 class geomagnetic storm at that time, which refers to the intensity of the storm and will also affect how far south it will be visible.
Typically, G2 storms extend as far south as New York and Idaho, G3s over Illinois and Oregon, and G4s over Alabama and northern California.
As a result, the typhoon is not expected to become very strong on Wednesday and is not expected to reach far south.Extreme G5 geomagnetic storm on May 10triggering the aurora phenomenon around the world. Expect to see “photo auroras” bursting with brilliant colors that can only be captured on smartphones and manual cameras.
An early prediction of the latitude where the Aurora Borealis will appear in the early morning hours of July 24, 2024.
30 Minute Forecast
US states where the Northern Lights can be seen include Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, the northernmost parts of New York and Maine.
The wise thing is to Dark Sky Place Or somewhere Away from light pollution Keep that in mind, however, as forecasts can change quickly. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center for Precise timing—Especially that 30 minute forecast pageFrequently check apps like these: My Aurora Forecasts and Alerts, Aurora Watch UK or online Aurora – 30 Minute Forecast – Space Weather Prediction Center is also recommended.
Check the weather forecast before you head out – you need clear skies to see the Northern Lights.
Aurora forecast
Last week, researchers from Aberystwyth University New Research This suggests that it is now possible to predict the exact speed at which a CME will travel, and therefore precisely when a geomagnetic storm will begin.
This is important because very strong geomagnetic storms can mean strong currents that can damage power lines, oil and gas pipelines, railways, and undersea cables.
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May the clear skies and big eyes be with you.
