A giant “hole” in the sun’s atmosphere may produce stunning light shows in the Earth’s skies that can be seen across New York to Idaho starting from March 24, according to experts.
A report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that an opening in the sun’s magnetic field, also known as a coronal hole, has been observed by experts, which could prompt moderate geomagnetic storms on March 25 and minor geomagnetic storms on March 26.
According to spaceweather.com, a moderate aurora watch is also in effect on Friday, March 24.
“NOAA forecasters say that G2-class (Moderate) geomagnetic storms are possible on March 24th when solar wind flowing from a large hole in the sun’s atmosphere is expected to reach Earth,” experts wrote. “During such storms, auroras have been seen in the USA as far south as, e.g., New York and Idaho.”…