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space13 days ago•50 min saved

NASA probes black auroras from Alaska with twin rocket missions

NASA launched two suborbital sounding rockets from Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range to study the electrical environment of auroras. The BADASS mission investigated black auroras by sending instruments up to about 360 km, while the GNEISS mission used a pair of rockets to map the currents in the aurora, effectively creating a 3D view of the plasma. The data aim to improve understanding of geomagnetic activity that can affect satellites and astronauts.

via Space|

#aurora-borealis #auroras #badass

science14 days ago•6 min saved

Valentine Night Lights: Aurora Visible Across 12 U.S. States

NOAA forecasts a bright aurora borealis display tonight across 12 U.S. states due to intensified solar activity, offering a rare Valentine’s Day sky show. The best viewing window is 10 p.m.–midnight local time, with the possibility of the lights lingering until dawn in northern areas; colors like green, red, and purple are expected, and New York and Michigan could see it despite being typically too far south. To maximize visibility, seek dark skies away from city lights, and check local weather for clear skies. The event is linked to the sun’s approaching solar cycle maximum.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aurora-borealis #noaa #northern-lights

space1 month ago•4 min saved

Red and Green Aurora Dazzles Europe in ISS Photo

A NASA photo from the International Space Station shows a red and green aurora arcing over Europe as the station flew roughly 262 miles above the Mediterranean, illustrating how solar particles interact with Earth's atmosphere in space weather.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aurora-borealis #europe #international-space-station

weather1 month ago•10 min saved

Rare aurora could glow over north Georgia as space storm hits

A strong G4 geomagnetic storm triggered by a solar flare and coronal mass ejection could produce faint northern lights visible in north Georgia tonight, depending on a KP index of 8–9. Observers should seek dark skies away from city lights, and a visible aurora may be hard to see with the naked eye. Solar storms can also affect GPS, satellites, and power grids.

via 11Alive.com|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #georgia

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Auroras Through Time: How the Northern Lights Shaped Myth, Science, and Art

A major solar storm lights up the sky as a reminder that the aurora borealis has inspired humans for millennia—from Inuit spirits and ancient Chinese records to Greek and Roman observers, Galileo’s naming and Halley’s magnetic-field link, to modern art, poetry, music, and Norway’s Northern Lights Cathedral.

via The New York Times|

#art #aurora-borealis #history

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Midwest Eyes the Sky for Possible Northern Lights Monday Night

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.

via KSDK|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #illinois

space-weather1 month ago•43 min saved

Solar storm could sweep the U.S. with northern lights tonight

A massive coronal mass ejection from the Sun is expected to slam into Earth, potentially lighting up the night sky with auroras across as many as 24 U.S. states tonight (Jan. 19) as geomagnetic activity increases.

via Space|

#aurora #aurora-borealis #coronal-mass-ejection

science1 month ago•42 min saved

Aurora Watch: 15 States May See Northern Lights Friday Night

A planned geomagnetic storm could bring visible auroras to 15 U.S. states on Friday night, with the best viewing in dark, northern locations after sunset. Monitor NOAA space-weather forecasts and local KP indices; clear skies and minimal light pollution boost the odds for seeing the northern lights, though intensity may vary by location.

via Forbes|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-activity #night-sky-watching

weather1 month ago•1 min saved

Northern Lights Could Shine Over 20 States Tonight

The northern lights may be visible in over a dozen states, including Oregon, on Friday night due to geomagnetic storm conditions, although cloudy weather could hinder viewing in some areas.

via OregonLive.com|

#aurora-borealis #geophysical-storm #northern-lights

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Best U.S. Spots to View Northern Lights This Holiday Season

A potential display of northern lights could be visible on Christmas Eve in northern U.S. states due to increased solar activity, including solar wind and coronal mass ejections, which enhance aurora visibility especially in darker locations.

via ABC News|

#aurora-borealis #christmas-eve #geophysical-activity

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Best Places and Times to View the Northern Lights Tonight

The northern lights may be visible tonight in up to 10 U.S. states due to a minor geomagnetic storm caused by incoming solar wind from a coronal hole, with the best viewing times between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST. Viewers are advised to find dark, north-facing locations and use apps for aurora forecasts to maximize their chances of seeing the auroras.

via Space|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Northern Lights Might Shine in 15 States This Week

A solar wind stream and a coronal mass ejection are expected to cause auroras visible in up to 15 U.S. states tonight, with the best viewing times between 4 p.m. and 4 a.m. EST, depending on geomagnetic activity, weather, and sky conditions.

via Space|

#aurora-borealis #cme #northern-lights

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Northern Lights Could Illuminate Up to 22 States This Week

A potential G2 to G3 geomagnetic storm caused by a recent solar flare and coronal mass ejection may make the Northern Lights visible across 22 U.S. states and parts of Canada from December 3-4, with the best viewing conditions in dark skies, amid increased solar activity and sunspots.

via Forbes|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Northern Lights Illuminate U.S. Skies Amid Geomagnetic Storm

The Northern Lights have been visible across the U.S. and parts of the world due to a G4 geomagnetic storm caused by solar eruptions, creating spectacular displays in the sky, including in England, China, Germany, and various U.S. states, with the storm being one of the strongest in decades.

via Axios|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Northern Lights Could Illuminate Multiple U.S. Regions Tonight

A G4 geomagnetic storm caused by a solar flare may bring the northern lights to New York City tonight, with the best viewing areas in central and northern parts of the state, despite light pollution and cloud cover, offering a rare celestial display.

via CBS News|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights