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A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, Oct. 16, potentially triggering a G2 geomagnetic storm

Just after sunset, auroras could be visible across parts of the northern U.S. states

To maximize viewing, head to rural areas away from city lights and check NOAA's aurora forecast

The auroras are back after a triple solar blast!

There’s something otherworldly about the northern lights and how they dance across the night sky with their dazzling ribbons of color.

If you consider yourself an avid skywatcher , or perhaps dream of seeing the aurora borealis in real time, this week might be your chance.

The northern lights are a result of geomagnetic storms, which occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Ear

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