Aurora Alert: 5 Things You Need to Know About Geomagnetic Storm Lighting Up Skies Tonight
- Northern Lights, normally confined to polar regions, may be visible as far south as New York and Idaho tonight.
- The storm, caused by a massive solar flare on Wednesday, is classified as a G3 (strong) event by NOAA.
- Power grid operators in northern U.S. states are on alert for possible voltage fluctuations and minor transformer damage.
- Satellite communications and GPS signals may experience temporary outages, affecting drone flights and precision farming.
- Experts advise heading away from city lights between 10 PM and 2 AM local time for the best chance to see the fiery display.