Subtle Shifts in the Sun
A New forecast for the Aurora Borealis
By AccuWeather
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras are produced when the magnetosphere is sufficiently disturbed by the solar wind. These disturbances are caused by variations in the solar wind that produces a solar storm.
A geomagnetic storm forecast predicts that a geomagnetic storm will occur on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. The storm is expected to be of moderate intensity, with a Kp index of 5. This means that there is a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis in areas with clear skies.
The best time to see the aurora borealis is typically during the winter months, when the nights are longer and there is less light pollution. However, auroras can be seen year-round, and the best time to see them is typically around midnight.
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