Northern Lights Tonight?

Two days ago (10/28/21), the Sun released a large quantity of protons and electrons. This event is called a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). This particular CME was stronger than usual, and is directed toward Earth. It is expected to reach Earth today (10/30/21).

CME’s can trigger vivid Aurora displays. This event is expected to strike our Northern Hemisphere, beginning with Europe and continuing to North America. Although Auroras are rare at Latitudes below 45 degrees, this event may be visible in places like Kansas, Illinois, and Virginia.

So, tonight would be a good time to look for the Northern Lights. It helps greatly to be away from city lights. Look to the North when the sky is fully dark.

Auroras are only moderately predictable, so we may not see anything…or we may see a huge display! Once in the 1970’s I was awakened in the middle of the night by my roommates to go outside and take a look. There were gray-white displays covering the entire sky. The city lights (in Ann Arbor, MI) couldn’t take anything away from the view.

Have a great night!

Here is a link with more information: https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/northern-lights-to-glow-over-us-halloween-aurora-borealis/1040379