A burst of solar material released on Sept. 28 is expected to skim past Earth late Thursday, Oct. 1 into early Friday, Oct. 2, potentially stirring our planet’s magnetic field just enough to spark northern lights across parts of the U.S.
NEED TO KNOW
A solar eruption could trigger minor geomagnetic storm conditions from Thursday evening into early Friday
Alaska, Canada and northern states have the best viewing odds, with stronger activity possibly reaching farther south
Dark skies, a clear northern horizon and smartphone night mode can improve your chances of seeing the aurora
The sky’s about to put on another show, so be sure to look up!
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