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.
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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...
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