Watch is on for another geomagnetic storm that could produce aurora borealis, or aurora borealis, across the United States Friday evening, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Northern Lights can occur during a coronal mass ejection or eruption of solar material. When this solar material arrives on Earth, it can cause a geomagnetic storm.
CALIFORNIA, USA – MAY 11: The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) light up the sky over San Francisco North Bay as seen from China Camp Beach in San Rafael, California, United States on May 11, 2024
(Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Northern California got lucky when the latest geomagnetic storm hit. The Northern Lights were visible in part of the Bay Area, mostly where light pollution didn’t have a huge impact. Viewers shared photos they took of the incredible light show. But will the Bay Area see more lights during this week’s flare of solar material?
In short, it’s not likely. The aurora should be visible across the Upper Midwest states from New York to Idaho. For more information on where and when the event may be visible, please visit the Space Weather Prediction Center website.
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