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A Powerful Solar Storm Could Trigger Auroras Farther South over the US than Usual
The solar storm, caused by a Coronal Mass Ejection during the solar maximum, may trigger moderate geomagnetic activity and minor technological disruptions, NOAA said.
- The UK's Meteorological Office warned a powerful solar storm may reach a rare G4 level going into Tuesday morning, potentially triggering visible auroras at high latitudes.
- During the current solar maximum, a Coronal Mass Ejection from the Sun has increased the frequency of geomagnetic storms this year.
- The SWPC's timing shows the peak intensity will occur from about 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with forecasts indicating G2 to G3 levels and a likely peak around 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Minor disruptions to GPS, radio and power grids are possible, and geomagnetic activity may begin about 20–50 minutes before the storm's arrival, NOAA warned.
- This year, at the apex of the 11-year solar cycle, auroras could appear much farther south, possibly reaching upper Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, upstate New York, and northern New England.
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