geomagnetic storm

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Warnings about another severe geomagnetic storm set off by eruptions on the sun meant that the aurora borealis — the scientific name for the dazzling lights typically seen only near the North Pole — was likely to be visible Sunday night, again from rare southern latitudes, including California.

From Los Angeles Times

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center was still warning of an ongoing moderate geomagnetic storm Monday but said the storm was winding down, with the northern lights probably only visible from parts of Canada and Alaska by Monday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Although not exceptionally strong, he said, “it was just a really solid geomagnetic storm.”

From Los Angeles Times

This was the third severe geomagnetic storm since the current 11-year solar cycle began in 2019, according to NOAA.

From Seattle Times

BBC Wales weather presenter Sabrina Lee explained there was a strong geomagnetic storm which allowed more southerly latitudes to see the northern lights dance around the sky.

From BBC