Coverage dated August 27, 2026

Where northern lights may shine amid geomagnetic storm watches

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The northern lights occur when material hurled out by the sun hits our atmosphere and interacts with its gases, which can also lead to geomagnetic storms.

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    Where northern lights may shine amid geomagnetic storm watches (opens WGN Chicago)

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    The northern lights occur when material hurled out by the sun hits our atmosphere and interacts with its gases, which can also lead to geomagnetic storms.

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