Early Tuesday morning, residents of the far northern United States will have another opportunity to witness the mesmerizing beauty of the aurora borealis.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the sun’s barrage of charged particles has the potential to ignite captivating light displays in the skies over Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, and upstate New York.
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The chances of witnessing the magical aurora are approximately 30 to 50 percent, with the northernmost regions having the highest probability. The peak time to catch a glimpse of the aurora is at around 3:15 a.m. EDT.
If you’re located in the southern regions, you might have a chance to capture glimpses of the stunning aurora by simply pointing your phone towards the sky and snapping some pictures.
Witnessing the tail end of the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, those fortunate enough to see the northern lights are experiencing the mesmerizing results of charged particles from beneath the surface of the sun interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field, as reported by The Hill on Friday.
According to NOAA, the ongoing storms could potentially cause temporary blackouts of high frequency radio signals and interfere with radio, satellite, and GPS communications on Monday afternoon. While the impacts are not expected to be severe, it is worth noting that there may be some disruptions in these communication channels.
