Chicago, IL – A geomagnetic storm is set to light up the skies across the continental United States this weekend, offering a rare opportunity for widespread aurora borealis sightings. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3 storm watch, forecasting high solar activity that will likely result in visible northern lights from Friday through Sunday.
According to NOAA, this geomagnetic storm was triggered by a series of coronal mass ejections from the sun. The best chances for aurora viewing will occur in the early morning hours on Saturday and late Saturday night into Sunday. Northern U.S. states and some mid-latitude regions may witness this spectacular event, depending on weather conditions.
For those looking to catch a glimpse, experts recommend getting away from city lights and using a camera to capture the vibrant greens and purples of the aurora. The lights are expected to be most vivid when viewed through a phone camera, as it captures more light than the human eye can.
