A recent severe solar storm, rated a level 4 out of 5, produced some of the year's most vibrant auroras in the western U.S. Stunning displays were visible from states as far south as New Mexico and Wyoming. NOAA meteorologists had high confidence in the storm's severity and potential for auroras even further east. While clear skies provided optimal viewing conditions for the northern states, areas like New England may face cloud cover, limiting visibility. The storm originated from a substantial solar eruption, sending particles and plasma towards Earth, highlighting the sun's dynamic activity.
The sun's explosive eruption has led to the best solar storm of the year, bringing vibrant northern lights visible as far south as New Mexico.
NOAA's space weather experts noted a potential for a severe solar storm that could allow aurora viewing even in locations typically too far south.
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