Aurora may be visible in various US states due to sun hole
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- A large coronal hole in the Sun's atmosphere is expected to cause a significant aurora borealis display over parts of the Northern US this Friday and Saturday, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
- The coronal hole allows high-speed solar wind streams to escape, which can trigger elevated geomagnetic activity and potentially moderate (G2) storm conditions from 5 pm EST Friday to 2 am EST Saturday.
- This geomagnetic storm may cause minor to moderate radio blackouts and produce visible auroras in states including New York, Idaho, Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North and South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- Additional states such as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, and Wyoming might also witness the northern lights, with viewing conditions improved by Friday’s new moon and dark skies.
- Stargazers are advised to monitor NOAA’s aurora dashboard for updates and can capture the aurora using DSLR or mirrorless cameras, or smartphones with Night or Pro Mode, preferably using the main lens and stabilizing the device.
