Northern Lights Forecast: Saturday Night Viewing Guide

Skywatchers in the northern United States may witness the aurora borealis as geomagnetic activity fluctuates due to incoming coronal mass ejections (CMEs). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, these minor G1-rated storms can trigger visible displays near the Canadian border when conditions align. Success depends on clear, dark … Read more

Severe Northern Lights Alert Issued for 23 States This Thursday

The Cannibal CME: Why Our Sun is Suddenly Playing Hardball We are currently living through a period of intense solar activity that feels like something out of a science fiction novel. When you hear astronomers talk about “cannibal CMEs,” it sounds alarming—and in a way, it is. This phenomenon occurs when the Sun launches multiple … Read more