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Northern lights may be visible across parts of the U.S. this weekend

Headline from ABC 12 Flint

A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling auroras that may be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern

ABC 12 Flint's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

  1. Pix11

    Parts of NY could see the northern lights this week (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    A G4 geomagnetic storm watch has been issued - that's a level forecasters describe as "very rare."

  2. ABC 12 Flint

    Northern lights may be visible across parts of the U.S. this weekend (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling auroras that may be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern

  3. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: Northern Lights possible Friday night, followed by a few weekend showers (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The clouds from Friday will try to clear a bit overnight, which is perfect timing for the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. There is the possibility the Aurora could be visible tonight with a fairly rare recent solar event.

  4. CBS News

    Maps of northern lights forecast show where millions in U.S. could see aurora borealis this weekend (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.

  5. Local News 8

    Northern lights may be visible across parts of the US this weekend. Why are they so active right now? (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling auroras that may be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern California but also disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend, according to the Na…

  6. Forbes

    Here’s How—And Where—To Watch Northern Lights Caused By Geomagnetic Storm (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the “severe level” of aurora expected Friday night is “a very rare event.”

  7. The Guardian

    Northern lights possible in parts of UK over weekend due to solar storm (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Storm could trigger displays of aurora through Saturday night in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales

  8. Forbes

    To See The Northern Lights Aurora Tonight, Use Your Phone’s Camera (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A series of energetic blasts from the sun are set to impact Earth’s magnetic field Friday night, perhaps continuing into the weekend.

  9. BGR

    Northern Lights may be visible in these US states this weekend (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    The NOAA has issued warnings about incoming geomagnetic storms, which could trigger Northern Lights to be visible as far south as Alabama.

  10. FOX 5 DC

    Northern lights forecast for DC, MD & VA; G4 Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    A strong solar storm may make the northern lights visible to millions in the U.S. on Friday - including some near the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions. But those same solar flares that could bring skygazers around the DMV a glimpse of the aurora borealis could also potentially disrup…

  11. Anchorage Daily News

    Auroras could light up southern U.S. skies when unusually intense geomagnetic storm hits Earth (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Multiple outbursts from the sun could trigger magnificent northern lights this weekend.

  12. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Northern lights forecast for PA, NJ and DE; G5 Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A strong solar storm may make the northern lights visible to millions in the U.S. on Friday - including some in the Delaware Valley.

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