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Economic Times
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Aurora Borealis forecast: Northern Lights to light up skies in US this week - to be visible in these states today
Northern Lights might be visible in 14 US states because a geomagnetic storm is predicted. This could allow the aurora borealis to be seen overnight on June 24 and 25. States along the US-Canada border have the best viewing chances. NASA satellites will provide updates. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What's Causing the Aurora Display in the US? Which US States Have the Best Viewing Chances of Nothern Lights? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads When and Where to Look for the Aurora Borealis? Best Viewing Times and Tips from Experts FAQs If you live in the northern United States, you might get a chance to see the Northern Lights, which is also called aurora borealis, this week, as a per report. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a geomagnetic storm that could let the aurora borealis to seen in 14 states overnight on Tuesday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 25, according to a Forbes National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center has revealed that there is three-day forecast because of a minor geomagnetic storm occurring in the region, which is measured at a value of up to G2 on a scale of G1 to G5, reported Forbes. The NOAA's forecast has also pointed out that the Kp index, which provides an approximate guide to the intensity of aurora displays, may reach 5, as per the Forbes reported cited which has mentioned that a large hole in the sun's atmosphere is turning toward Earth, which will unleash a stream of solar wind in its direction, as per the READ: Paramount+ rebrands premium tier: What you need to know about the new name and pricing As per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aurora viewlines prediction, there is a potential that aurora displays will be visible in northern US states and even Canada, according to Forbes. Almost 14 US states have a possibility of experiencing the aurora on the northern horizon on Tuesday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 25, with those living on the US-Canada border having a higher chance, as reported by are the names of the US states that have a high potential to view the aurora, which include Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as compiled by Forbes in its READ: Within a matter of hours, Trump drops the F-bomb and then calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell dumb and hard-headed The exact details about when and where aurora will become visible this week will be updated in NASA's DSCOVR and ACE satellites, as reported by Forbes. According to the report, the orbiting the sun from around a million miles from Earth, will give an approximately 30-minute warning of aurora displays after measuring the solar wind's speed and magnetic intensity. Forbes has recommended to check NOAA's 30-minute forecast or use the Glendale App for up-to-the-minute Burlington Free Press reported citing NOAA, that the northern lights are usually most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said "We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," as quoted in The Burlington Free Press also suggested, "Heading for a local conservation area or park that keeps lighting off at night is ideal. Another option is a coastline away from the larger cities — the benefit being that the constellation where you will see most of the 'shooting stars,'" as quoted in the are colorful lights in the sky caused by charged particles from the sun hitting Earth's atmosphere.A hole in the sun's atmosphere is sending solar wind toward Earth, causing a geomagnetic storm, as per the report.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Aurora Borealis forecast: Northern Lights to light up skies in US this week - to be visible in these states today
If you live in the northern United States, you might get a chance to see the Northern Lights, which is also called aurora borealis, this week, as a per report. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a geomagnetic storm that could let the aurora borealis to seen in 14 states overnight on Tuesday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 25, according to a Forbes report. What's Causing the Aurora Display in the US? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center has revealed that there is three-day forecast because of a minor geomagnetic storm occurring in the region, which is measured at a value of up to G2 on a scale of G1 to G5, reported Forbes. The NOAA's forecast has also pointed out that the Kp index, which provides an approximate guide to the intensity of aurora displays, may reach 5, as per the report. The Forbes reported cited which has mentioned that a large hole in the sun's atmosphere is turning toward Earth, which will unleash a stream of solar wind in its direction, as per the report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo ALSO READ: Paramount+ rebrands premium tier: What you need to know about the new name and pricing Which US States Have the Best Viewing Chances of Nothern Lights? As per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aurora viewlines prediction, there is a potential that aurora displays will be visible in northern US states and even Canada, according to Forbes. Almost 14 US states have a possibility of experiencing the aurora on the northern horizon on Tuesday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 25, with those living on the US-Canada border having a higher chance, as reported by Forbes. Live Events Here are the names of the US states that have a high potential to view the aurora, which include Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as compiled by Forbes in its report. ALSO READ: Within a matter of hours, Trump drops the F-bomb and then calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell dumb and hard-headed When and Where to Look for the Aurora Borealis? The exact details about when and where aurora will become visible this week will be updated in NASA's DSCOVR and ACE satellites, as reported by Forbes. According to the report, the orbiting the sun from around a million miles from Earth, will give an approximately 30-minute warning of aurora displays after measuring the solar wind's speed and magnetic intensity. Forbes has recommended to check NOAA's 30-minute forecast or use the Glendale App for up-to-the-minute forecasts. The Burlington Free Press reported citing NOAA, that the northern lights are usually most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Best Viewing Times and Tips from Experts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said "We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," as quoted in The Burlington Free Press report. He also suggested, "Heading for a local conservation area or park that keeps lighting off at night is ideal. Another option is a coastline away from the larger cities — the benefit being that the constellation where you will see most of the 'shooting stars,'" as quoted in the report. FAQs What are the Northern Lights? They are colorful lights in the sky caused by charged particles from the sun hitting Earth's atmosphere. Why are the Northern Lights visible this week? A hole in the sun's atmosphere is sending solar wind toward Earth, causing a geomagnetic storm, as per the report.
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
NASA Image Reveals Wildfire Haze Over US So Big It Can Be Seen From Space
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new satellite image released by NASA has captured dramatic clouds of smoke and dust from the wildfires that have ravaged parts of Canada. The plumes from some blazes were so thick and widespread that they could be seen from a viewpoint in space well beyond that of the moon. The image was taken on May 31 by NASA's EPIC (Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera) on the DSCOVR satellite of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). EPIC is positioned a million miles from the Earth's surface, around four times farther than the orbit of the moon. (For comparison's sake, most polar orbiting satellites observe the Earth fat an altitude of less than 621 miles.) An image of plumes of smoke and dust from Canada's wildfires captured by NASA's EPIC (Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera) on NOAA's DSCOVR satellite acquired this image on May 31, 2025. An image of plumes of smoke and dust from Canada's wildfires captured by NASA's EPIC (Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera) on NOAA's DSCOVR satellite acquired this image on May 31, 2025. NASA Earth Observatory The satellite image captures smoke mostly from the fires in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The plumes extend north across Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory, and toward the coast of Greenland and south across the United States. A patch of smoke is also visible over the Atlantic Ocean near Europe, while "the hazy air west of Africa is not smoke but dust that has blown westward from the Sahara Desert," NASA notes. More than 180 wildfires were reported to have burned across Canada on Sunday, with air quality and visibility worsening in Canada and in some U.S. states along the border. This marks the first instance of excessive Canadian wildfire smoke descending into the U.S. since 2023 when wildfires worsened air quality to dangerous levels for millions in the northeast. Air quality has degraded in several parts of the U.S., including in Michigan, which issued an advisory last week, warning residents that "conditions maybe unhealthy for sensitive groups and there is a possibility that hourly levels could reach the unhealthy range for a short period of time." On Monday, an advisory was also issued in Minnesota warning residents that the air quality is expected to reach a level that is "hazardous for everyone." The advisory is in effect until Wednesday. The jet stream has sent the plumes further south, with an image captured by NASA's VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) on the NOAA-21 satellite showing smoke reaching northern Florida. An image captured by NASA's VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) on the NOAA-21 satellite showing smoke reaching northern Florida. An image captured by NASA's VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) on the NOAA-21 satellite showing smoke reaching northern Florida. NASA Earth Observatory Over 25,000 residents have been evacuated across three Canadian provinces as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday. A state of emergency was declared in Manitoba last week, where by Saturday around 17,000 people had been evacuated, along with 1,300 in the Alberta province. About 8,000 in the Saskatchewan province were relocated, with leaders warning the figure may rise, the Associated Press reported Sunday. The wildfire season in Canada runs from late April to August, but fires can occur at any time of the year. So far this year, 1,586 fires have scorched more than a million hectares of Canada, according to a report on June 1 by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center. Last year, the country saw 1,343 fires burn less than half a million hectares by the same date. Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have a question about wildfires? Let us know via science@
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Has a geomagnetic storm hit Earth? Massive solar flare reported; aurora likely
Earth was struck by a powerful Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), with the speed of upwards of 1000 km/sec late on Saturday amid fears of a rare geomagnetic storm. Space Weather Live cited the CMS speed to report that the wave has been measured by the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) spacecraft located at the Sun-Earth L1 point. 'With the current speed, it will take the solar wind 25 minutes to propagate from DSCOVR to Earth,' Space Weather Live added. The CME, a massive eruption of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun's corona, reached Earth at around 1:30 AM ET on June 1, as predicted by NASA and NOAA models. Read More: Geomagnetic storm today: List of states where northern lights will be seen. Latest aurora map here reported solar wind speeds peaking at 1002 km/sec, with the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) strength (Bt) reaching 25 nT and a southward Bz component of -18 nT. These conditions allow solar wind energy to penetrate Earth's magnetosphere and trigger auroras. Auroral activity is expected to be spectacular, with vibrant green, red, and purple displays caused by charged particles colliding with atmospheric gases. Space Weather Live further notes that G4 storms expand the auroral oval to 45–50° geomagnetic latitude, making the northern lights visible in states like Washington, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and parts of New York. A potential G5 escalation could extend visibility to southern states like Alabama, Oregon, and Northern California. Meanwhile, the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) noted that the storm has sparked aurora alerts for as far south as Alabama and Northern California, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to power grids, satellites, and radio communications. The NOAA further warns of potential disruptions to power grids, with voltage irregularities possible in high-latitude regions. Satellites may experience drag and orientation issues, while GPS and radio signals could face intermittent outages. The CME's origin, an M8.2 flare from AR14100, was identified by Space Weather Live as a full-halo event, indicating an Earth-directed trajectory. The flare, peaking at 0005 UTC on May 31, also raised concerns about R1-R2 radio blackouts.
Newsweek
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued for June, May Threaten Infrastructure
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A severe geomagnetic storm watch issued by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is in effect for June 2, with the agency warning that the powerful solar event could disrupt critical infrastructure. Shawn Dahl, a space weather forecaster at NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), told Newsweek in an email Saturday: "We are already taking measures to notify FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] for their awareness only at this time" so the agency can make "preparation[s] to deal with and manage geomagnetic induced currents that will likely develop in high voltage transmission lines," potentiallyimpacting the nation's power grid. Newsweek has reached out to FEMA's press team for comment via email on Saturday. Why It Matters Geomagnetic storms are classified by the NOAA on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme), with G5 being the most powerful and least common. The fluctuations in our planet's magnetic field during a geomagnetic storm create electric fields on the Earth's surface. When these electric fields interact with conductive materials like rock, soil or water, they induce electrical currents in the ground. These currents, coupled with the electric fields in the ground, can lead to geomagnetically induced currents (GICs), which can travel through power grid systems. These GICs overload transformers and other electrical components, leading to potential damage or large-scale power outages. Aurora borealis, or northern lights, shine in the sky on August 12, 2024, in Mohe, China. Aurora borealis, or northern lights, shine in the sky on August 12, 2024, in Mohe, China. VCG/VCG via AP What To Know On Saturday, NOAA issued a geomagnetic storm watch with a strong (G3) alert for June 1, a severe (G4) alert for June 2 and a moderate (G2) alert for June 4. The warning comes after "a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun" on May 30. It is expected to arrive at Earth on Sunday, June 1. CME is an "eruption of solar material and magnetic fields," according to NOAA. The warning levels are "our best guesses" at the moment, Dahl told Newsweek, adding that "essentially we have to wait until the CME arrives 1 million miles from Earth at the DSCOVR/ACE spacecraft solar wind observatories to know exactly what the CME structure and magnetic strength and orientation actually are." CME arrival at Earth is anticipated and a G4 Watch is now in effect for 2 Jun. CME arrival later on 1 Jun could lead to G3, with G4 potential increased on 2 Jun, and as CME passage weakens, G1-G2 still possible on 3 Jun. Full story at — NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) May 31, 2025 He added that if the magnetic field of the CME is "strong and oriented orientated opposite Earth, we are quite confident in G3-G4 levels being reached," whereas if it is not than the severity becomes less likely. The effects of a geomagnetic storm can be significant, with NOAA's watch stating, "detrimental impacts to some of our critical infrastructure technologies are possible, but mitigation is possible." The infrastructure can be impacted by overload transformers, potentially causing temporary blackouts of the power grid, or interfering with satellites communications and GPS disruptions, among others. In 1989, a powerful CME caused a geomagnetic storm that knocked out the Hydro-Québec power grid in Canada, leaving millions of people without electricity for hours. What People Are Saying Matthew Cappucci, an atmospheric scientist wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday: "A rare 'G4' geomagnetic watch has been hoisted by the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado – indicating they are unusually confident in direct Earth impacts." My Radar Weather posted on X Saturday: "This is a BIG deal! A 'severe' geomagnetic storm is coming – and LOTS of Americans might get to see the aurora borealis!" Dr. Tamitha Skov, a space weather physicist, wrote on X Saturday: "Our Sun finally aims straight for Earth! NASA model predictions show a very fast #solarstorm travelling near 1000 km/s that could hit Earth by midday June 1. A slower storm ahead might cause a slight traffic delay, but G4-levels by June 2 are possible. This means #aurora may be visible deep into mid-latitudes. Considering we expect big flares to continue on Earth's dayside over the next few days, this means both the dayside and nightside radio bands will remain noisy, with periodic disruptions." What Happens Next? Geomagnetic storms can make aurora borealis, or the northern lights, more visible by disrupting the Earth's magnetic fields. NOAA says the aurora may be visible for the northern half of the country, as well as other sites. The SWPC will continue updating information about the solar event throughout the day and leading up to its expected impact.
