New Year's Eve Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Northern Lights to U.S

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Powerful G3 geomagnetic storm raced toward Earth, promising rare New Year's Eve aurora displays across multiple US states during peak activity between December 30-31.

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Sun expelled two massive coronal mass ejections, while Solar Astrophysicist Ryan French reported intense X-class solar flares capable of triggering worldwide radio disruptions.

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Northern lights visibility extended across 15 states including Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and several northeastern regions.

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NOAA forecaster Shawn Dahl pinpointed optimal aurora viewing window during early morning hours of Tuesday, with G1 conditions expected on New Year's Eve.

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Astronomical spectacle aligned with sun's 11-year cycle maximum phase, suggesting continued solar surges and aurora shows for another year.

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Strong geomagnetic storms in 2024 created auroras visible from Germany, UK, and unexpected US locations like New England and New York City.

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Space Weather Prediction Center offered real-time updates through website, while mobile apps provided location-based aurora forecasting using solar observatory data.

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