"Potential Geomagnetic Storm to Illuminate Northern US Skies Today"

A solar eruption has launched a blob of plasma toward Earth, expected to trigger a geomagnetic storm and stunning aurora displays across the northern and Midwest U.S. today and tomorrow. The storm is expected to be a G2 category, with auroras likely to be seen in Alaska and Canada, but states like Vermont, Minnesota, and Wisconsin also have a chance of spotting the auroras. This event comes as the sun is rapidly approaching the peak of its current cycle, Solar Cycle 25, which could fuel strong space weather events triggering radio and satellite blackouts.