18 states could see aurora borealis Fri.
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The sun released a strong solar flare Monday, setting up a geomagnetic storm watch for Wednesday evening — and chance for northern lights.
Millions of people in the United States could be in for a treat this week night as conditions could be right to produce “auroral displays” visible in skies throughout several states in the country, bringing colorful displays of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) to the night skies.
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, could not only be viewable in 19 U.S. states this week, but also have the potential to be extra bright.