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The northern lights may be visible on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday evening, Dec. 4, as a series of solar eruptions sets up back-to-back chances for aurora activity

A recent X2-class solar flare and CME could trigger a G2–G3 geomagnetic storm, giving northern U.S. states the best shot at spotting auroras

For the best view, head to a dark location away from city lights and monitor real-time alerts from NOAA or aurora-tracking apps to see if conditions spike

If you’ve been hoping for another chance to catch the northern lights , this week could deliver a holiday-season treat for fellow skywatchers!

A series of solar events — including a powerful X2-class flare on Monday, Dec. 1, and a cloud of charged particles erupting from the sun — has sparked the possibility of co

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