Northern Lights May Make Appearance Across America
Aurora Borealis May Make Rare Appearance in the Lower 48
The Aurora Borealis is usually seen over Northern Canada and Alaska, however this time around it could be viewed further south. That means that Americans from Montana to Maine may be able to see the spectacular light show.
Americans can thank an eruption of the sun's surface that occurred on Sunday. The eruption blasted tons of plasma into space. This plasma is headed right toward Earth which could ignite the amazing light show in some of the Lower 48 States.
According to the Geophysical Institute and the University of Alaska the Northern Lights may even be viewable as far south as South Dakota.
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center advises watchers to look for rippling "curtains" of green or red lights.
Solar activity has been low the past few years, however scientists advise that it happens in 11 year cycles. These solar eruptions that are allowing for Americans to see the Northern Lights are a sign that we can expect much more solar activity over the next few years.
Sources:
USA Today
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5 Comments
Post a CommentI missed them this year since I am in the Seattle area.
I hope lots of people got to see it!
I looked outside my window late last night and didn't see it. Such a disappointment but such a neat occurrence.
Thanks for letting us know. :)
I saw them once in Alasa, so beautiful!