Weak Auroras Likely to Be Seen in Skies of Northern Hemisphere Following Solar Storms Last Weekend

According to space forecasters, solar storms that have been persisting since the weekend may result in faint, colorful auroras across the Northern Hemisphere. The sun has released several strong solar flares containing high-energy plasma clouds since Saturday, which could potentially disrupt power grids and GPS signals. Despite this, there have been no major communication issues reported so far, as confirmed by NOAA spokesperson Erica Grow Cei.

A similar event in May led to spectacular aurora displays, and while the current event is expected to be shorter, it may still produce faint auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California on Monday night. The sun’s magnetic field is currently at the peak of its 11-year cycle, leading to more frequent storms and aurora displays.

By Adithi Ramakrishnan