Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

According to the National Oceanic Administration, the northern lights in the U.S. can be seen in the mainland.

The reason for this incident

This is caused by a massive geometric storm.   

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Location of the event 

Scientifically known as the aurora borealis, the event occurred near the North Pole in Canada and Alaska.

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Floral Pattern
Floral Pattern

Event

Heavy storm pushed the aurora lights south and we could even see it in Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon.

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Floral Pattern
Floral Pattern

Event during heavy storm

A coronal hole amplifies strong wind, as a result of which it triggers a coronal mass ejection.

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What is a coronal hole- This hole appears dark black on the Sun because it is a cooler and less dense region. 

What is a coronal hole

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About An Aurora

An aurora is a display light located in Earth's sky and can be seen in high latitude regions.

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Floral Pattern
Floral Pattern

Interesting facts about Aurora

Choose a place to see Aurora which has very little light pollution and you can easily see it even from a distance.

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Movements of Aurora

The sudden turbulent movement of the Sun is so strong that it can pull the Earth's magnetosphere away from its location.

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Conclusion

In the future, the storm could become so intense that it could even make the northern lights visible in Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon.

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