The Space Weather Prediction Center alerted on X that the geomagnetic activity reached Level 3 of 5, enabling a more intense display of the northern lights across much of Canada and 17 U.S. states.
A strong geomagnetic storm, defined as a large disturbance in Earth's magnetic field from coronal mass ejections, has resulted in visible auroras as far south as Virginia and California.
NOAA models indicate high geomagnetic storm activity for Thursday night, predicting best viewing conditions in states like Washington, Oregon, and Idaho among others.
Bryan Brasher from NOAA highlighted that the northern lights' appearance may continue into Friday night, depending on the ongoing geomagnetic conditions.
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