A powerful G3 geomagnetic storm is headed toward Earth this New Year’s Eve, potentially creating a rare opportunity for millions of Americans to witness the aurora borealis, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center reports. Two bursts of plasma were expelled by the sun and are expected to reach Earth early this week. These coronal mass ejections (CMEs), massive clouds of magnetized plasma and magnetic fields ejected from the sun’s corona, will interact with Earth’s magnetosphere, creating the conditions for aurora displays. “The Sun has really stepped up over the past few days, with frequent solar flares including a strong X-class event!” … Continue reading New Year’s Eve G3 Geomagnetic Storm May Illuminate Northern Lights Across 18 U.S. States