WASHINGTON, USA — The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) reports a full-halo coronal mass ejection, or CME, was observed on Aug. 30 and is anticipated to reach and impact Earth .

Forecasters have issued a G2 (Moderate) to G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch Monday into Tuesday due to the potential for geomagnetic storming. This means that the northern lights may be visible in Washington on Monday night and Tuesday night.

However, it's all about timing. If the CME hits during the day, then we may be out luck.

The SWPC says, "Current modeling suggests G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely late on 01 Sep as the CME initially reaches Earth, with subsequent G3 (Strong) storm conditions likely to follow on 02 Sep as the bulk of the storm passes."

While clouds may not be

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