Stargazers in parts of the United States may be lucky enough to see the northern lights Saturday, thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm.
Aurora Borealis may be seen in the Northern U.S. following solar flares.issued a geomagnetic storm watch
for Saturday and Sunday, following a"significant" solar flare on the sun two days ago that released a coronal mass ejection. The coronal mass ejection -- a large expulsion of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's corona -- is expected to reach Earth Saturday evening, with effects continuing into Sunday, NOAA said.
What that means for people on Earth is the chance to see the spectacular light display across the northern United States, in states as far south as Illinois -- if clouds and light pollution don't get in the way.
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