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The sun is currently in the maximum phase of its 11-year solar cycle, which leads to more frequent solar surges and auroras Earlier this week, the sun emitted a high-energy plasma burst aimed toward Earth, triggering this week’s auroral potential Experts from NASA and NOAA explain that this active period is expected to continue for at least another year, though pinpointing the exact peak of solar activity will take months of observationAwesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!The best of New York for free
Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush)Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email Try another?No thanksBy entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotionsEven better, the current forecast from the National Weather Service is calling for partially cloudy skies tonight and clear skies on Saturday, October 5
That means the cloud cover shouldn't be an issue, unlike what happened in MayGenerally speaking, the Northern Lights are seen best at night/early morning The darker, the better So stay away from any place that might be polluted air-wise and try to find a swath of vast open sky to stare at instead
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the best viewing will occur in northern and rural areas, such as Acadia National Park and the northernmost parts of the state Clear skies are forecasted, improving the chances for a stunning displayBeen there, done that? Think again, my friendSign up for our newsletter to get your city's hidden gems and cultural spots away from the crowds
In May, NOAA issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning — it was the strongest storm in more than two decades, producing light displays across the Northern Hemisphere Last month, a powerful solar storm dazzled skygazers far from the Arctic Circle when auroras appeared in unexpected places, including Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York CityGet us in your inboxEmail addressDéjà vu! We already have this email Try another?By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions
At this moment, it seems this is the best chance Central New York has had to witnessing this celestial event Here's hoping the weather behaves itself, no smoke enters our state, and that we actually see something magicalRecent predictions anticipate the arrival window in the early hours of July 24, but there is a level of uncertainty about the exact timings, reports Spacecom
This year has already seen notable aurora displays In May, NOAA issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning, marking the strongest storm in more than 20 years That event illuminated skies across the Northern Hemisphere, creating stunning light shows Just last month, an intense solar storm surprised observers by producing auroras far from the Arctic Circle, with sightings reported in places like Germany, the United Kingdom, New England, and even New York City
The phenomenon comes as NOAA has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch The administration said if the storm is strong enough, it could disrupt GPS, power grids and high-frequency radio wavesThe Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, consist of the nighttime light display caused by, according to Spacecom, energized particles from the sun into Earth's upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million miles per hour
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is tracking an extremely strong X71 solar flare that is set to impact earth in some way The NOAA says X-rated flares are the most intense, but also very rare, and the number measures its overall strengthNOAA ranks a storm's strength on a sliding scale of 0 to 5, with 5 being the strongest
Currently, the administration is ranking tonight's storm a G3Associated Press Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern even as efforts stall NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) — Married couples across the US
have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings But some advocates for women worried as old comments from now 2 days agoThe active period is expected to last for at least another year, though scientists won’t know when solar activity peaked until months after the fact, according to NASA and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) — Married couples across the US have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings
But some advocates for women worried as old comments from nowPortland, ME – Maine residents have a rare opportunity to view the northern lights tonight and tomorrow, as an ongoing geomagnetic storm brings the aurora borealis into clearer view This natural spectacle, typically visible in far northern regions, is expected to light up skies across the stateThe storm could produce northern lights as far south in the US
have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings. But some advocates for women worried as old comments from now 2 days agoThe active period is expected to last for at least another year, though scientists won’t know when solar activity peaked until months after the fact, according to NASA and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings. But some advocates for women worried as old comments from nowPortland, ME – Maine residents have a rare opportunity to view the northern lights tonight and tomorrow, as an ongoing geomagnetic storm brings the aurora borealis into clearer view. This natural spectacle, typically visible in far northern regions, is expected to light up skies across the state.The storm could produce northern lights as far south in the U.S. as Alabama and Northern California, NOAA said. But it was hard to predict and experts stressed it would not be the dramatic curtains of color normally associated with the northern lights, but more like splashes of greenish hues.
