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Orbiting camera spots vivid auroras over Iceland and Canada during a minor geomagnetic storm
stargazing5 days ago

Orbiting camera spots vivid auroras over Iceland and Canada during a minor geomagnetic storm

A NASA/NOAA VIIRS satellite captured grayscale aurora displays over the Denmark Strait toward Iceland and across eastern Canada during a minor G1 geomagnetic storm on Feb. 16, 2026. The article explains auroras form when solar particles are channeled by Earth's magnetic field and collide with atmospheric gases, producing greens at mid-altitudes with possible magentas and reds at higher/lower altitudes; ground observers would have seen shimmering curtains under the right conditions.

via Space|
#auroras#denmark-strait#northern-lights
Valentine Night Lights: Aurora Visible Across 12 U.S. States
science14 days ago

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
Solar Max Sparks Southern UK Auroras
science26 days ago

Solar Max Sparks Southern UK Auroras

Auroras lit up the South West of the UK (Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands) due to coronal mass ejections from the Sun at the height of solar cycle 25. Experts say 2025–2026 is the likely peak, with some forecasts suggesting the next maximum could be as late as 2037. Strong geomagnetic storms push auroras farther south, but visibility depends on dark skies and viewing conditions. To see them, monitor Met Office Space Weather alerts and head to dark-sky sites away from light pollution, using long-exposure photography; the article notes several South West dark-sky locations.

via BBC|
#aurora#geomagnetic-storm#northern-lights
Rare aurora could glow over north Georgia as space storm hits
weather1 month ago

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