Northern lights could light up the sky on Thu. night
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A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to push the often-magical light display farther south than usual. A strong geomagnetic storm striking Earth could make the northern lights visible this week in places farther south than usual.
Nearly half of the United States could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on Thursday night into Saturday. Why it matters: It's shaping up to be one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year,
The aurora borealis may be visible in Canada and nearly a quarter of the United States on October 28 and 29 due to strong solar activity, with the best viewing spots being in the northern states.