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GLOBAL PHENOMENON: SEVERE GEOMAGNETIC STORM ENABLES RARE AURORA VISIBILITY ACROSS UNPRECEDENTED LATITUDES

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — A severe geomagnetic storm, currently classified at a G4 level on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Scale, is producing extraordinary displays of the aurora borealis and aurora australis, with visibility reported well beyond the typical polar regions.

What is happening? A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME), originating from a solar flare on the Sun’s surface, has impacted Earth’s magnetosphere, causing a significant disturbance in the planet’s magnetic field. This interaction is energizing particles in the upper atmosphere, resulting in vivid, widespread auroral activity.

Where is the aurora visible? Visibility has been confirmed at latitudes as low as 40 degrees north in the United States, including regions across the Midwest, the Northeast, and the Pacific Northwest. In Europe, sightings have been reported from the United Kingdom, central France, and northern Germany. The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing similar activity, with the aurora australis visible from southern Australia, New Zealand, and Chile.

When is the best time to view? The storm is active now, with peak visibility expected between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM local time, weather permitting. Experts caution that the event may persist for the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially waning by the end of the current week.

Why is this significant? This marks the most intense geomagnetic storm recorded in over two decades. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch, warning of potential disruptions to satellite operations, GPS signals, and high-frequency radio communications, particularly in aviation and maritime sectors