"Chance to See Northern Lights This Week Amid Increased Solar Activity"

Increased solar activity due to sunspots could cause colorful auroras over parts of the United States, including northern and upper Midwest states, in the coming week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a moderate geomagnetic storm watch for Friday and Saturday. As the sun nears its solar maximum, more intense solar flares and coronal mass ejections are expected, potentially leading to more frequent auroral displays.