Midwest Eyes the Sky for Possible Northern Lights Monday Night
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A coronal mass ejection is driving a geomagnetic storm that could make the northern lights visible across Missouri and Illinois Monday night, though viewing depends on the interplanetary magnetic field turning south; forecasters note clear skies help and NOAA SWPC issued a heightened-activity alert.
- Northern lights could be visible in Missouri and Illinois Monday night KSDK
- G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Levels Reached 19 Jan, 2026 NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (.gov)
- 'Severe' geomagnetic storm on Monday could make northern lights visible across much of US, including NY and NJ New York Post
- Colorado could be treated to a rare northern lights display Monday night. Here's how to capture photos of them. CBS News
- Northern lights sightings possible Monday night in DC area WTOP
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