Boulder, CO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has confirmed that a coronal mass ejection (CME) passed Earth overnight with minimal impact, while at least two additional CMEs are being modeled for potential arrival this weekend.
According to NOAA’s update Friday evening, one fast solar wind stream continues to influence Earth’s magnetic field. Another CME is expected to reach Earth on Saturday, November 8, with two more eruptions under active analysis. The agency has issued G2 to G3 geomagnetic storm watches, indicating moderate to strong storm potential.
Coronal mass ejections are large bursts of solar plasma that can trigger geomagnetic storms when interacting with Earth’s magnetic field. These storms may cause fluctuations in satellite operations, GPS accuracy, and power grid performance. NOAA reports that impacts are expected to remain limited and manageable, though aurora activity could increase at higher latitudes depending on storm intensity.
Residents across the northern U.S. and parts of Canada could see enhanced aurora displays over the next 48 hours if conditions align. NOAA encourages the public to monitor its Aurora Model Output for visibility forecasts and ongoing updates as additional CMEs are tracked.
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