US saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida and more could be coming
10 days ago
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- Vivid northern lights were visible across much of the U.S., reaching as far south as Florida and Alabama.
- The phenomenon was caused by geomagnetic storms resulting from coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun.
- Two CMEs arrived on Tuesday, creating a G4-level storm, with a third, stronger CME expected on Wednesday.
- The aurora may be visible over much of the northern U.S. and possibly as far south as Alabama to northern California.
- Tips for viewing include finding a dark location away from light pollution and using smartphone cameras for better color capture.
- Increased aurora activity is due to the sun nearing its solar maximum, leading to more frequent and widespread displays.