Tag: Geomagnetic Storm


  • Northern lights could be Alberta’s nightlight as geomagnetic storm looms

    Northern lights could be Alberta’s nightlight as geomagnetic storm looms

    Alberta braces for a potential aurora night Residents of southern Alberta may be in for a spectacular sky show as space weather forecasts point to a likely geomagnetic storm this weekend. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns of a G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm late Thursday night as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from…

  • Northern Lights in Alberta: Alberta’s Nightlight Tonight

    Northern Lights in Alberta: Alberta’s Nightlight Tonight

    Alberta Poised for a Spectacular Aurora Night A potential celestial show could illuminate the skies over southern Alberta in the coming nights as space weather systems align with clear, dark skies. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that a G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm is likely late Thursday night as coronal mass…

  • Northern Lights Could Be Alberta’s Nightlight: What to Expect This October

    Northern Lights Could Be Alberta’s Nightlight: What to Expect This October

    Alberta Awaits the Aurora: What’s Happening Residents across southern Alberta, including Airdrie and Calgary, may get a rare celestial show as Earth faces a likely G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm late this week. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and local aurora trackers point to coronal mass ejections (CMEs) released between Oct. 11 and…

  • Northern Lights Watch: CME-Driven Aurora Possible Thursday Night

    Northern Lights Watch: CME-Driven Aurora Possible Thursday Night

    Thunderous Sun, Quiet Skies: What’s Driving This Aurora Watch Sky watchers in parts of Canada and the northern United States should keep an eye on the night sky Thursday, as space weather forecasters monitor a trio of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) heading toward Earth. When these massive bursts of solar plasma interact with Earth’s magnetic…

  • Northern Lights Tonight: Aurora Forecast for Thursday

    Northern Lights Tonight: Aurora Forecast for Thursday

    Forecast at a Glance: Will the Northern Lights Shine Over Canada? An uptick in solar activity could mean a spectacular sky show for parts of Canada this Thursday night. Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun’s surface are en route to Earth, following a recent burst of solar activity. When these high-energy particles reach…

  • Aurora Watch: Canada Could See Northern Lights Thursday Night

    Aurora Watch: Canada Could See Northern Lights Thursday Night

    What’s Lighting Up the Sky? If you’re hoping for a spectacular night sky, Thursday could deliver a modest, but memorable, northern lights display across parts of Canada. The event hinges on three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) erupting from the sun and racing toward Earth, a trio that space weather scientists say is unusually tightly timed.…