Giant 'hole' on Sun to trigger solar storms and Northern Lights across New York, Washington

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Giant 'hole' on Sun to trigger solar storms and Northern Lights across New York, Washington
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Though the aurora borealis are typically seen closer to the Arctic Circle, this time they will appear as far south as New York and Idaho.

enthusiast and live in the aforementioned areas, now is the time to see the skies light up with splendid hues.This dazzling sky show occurs when the sun emits a stream of electrically charged particles toward the Earth. The particles then interact with the molecules present in the upper atmosphere of the polar region. As a result, the sky paints a colorful picture.

, coronal holes are a normal part of the sun's activity. They are cooler in temperature, so they appear black, and they do not shine as brightly as other parts of the sun. The sun's upper atmosphere accelerates the flow of the charged-particle stream whenever these holes appear.Solar Cycle 25Since solar wind activity is expected to be powerful, there is also the chance of a "moderate" geomagnetic storm.

According to the NOAA forecasters, “G2-class geomagnetic storms are possible on March 24th when solar wind flowing fromHowever, the storm will not harm the planet and its inhabitants. The majority of solar activity results in spectacular auroras and minor radio glitches. Several organizations, including NASA and NOAA, keep a constant eye on the Sun in case something goes wrong. Only the most powerful eruptions, such as coronal mass ejections, cause communication or electrical grid disruption.

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