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The dazzling auroras that have been captivating audiences in the United States are expected to return with even greater intensity on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The current geomagnetic storm is the result of intense Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun, which are expected to impact the Earth’s magnetic field late Sunday or early Monday. Scientists anticipate that the resulting geomagnetic storms could reach extreme levels, although they may not surpass the intensity of Friday’s historic event.

The sun is experiencing an unprecedented surge in activity, unleashing a series of powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This surge has culminated in the strongest solar storm in two decades, striking Earth on May 10th, 2024. The heightened activity has painted the skies with spectacular auroral displays, visible across Europe and parts of the United States, regions that typically do not experience such phenomena. As the sun approaches its peak activity phase, solar maximum, these events are expected to become more frequent and intense.

On May 12th, Mother’s Day, the skies may be illuminated by vibrant auroras as the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) anticipates severe to extreme geomagnetic storming. Multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are set to converge, enhancing the Earth’s auroras and potentially making them visible from the northern half of the United States, including areas as far south as Alabama and north California. While auroras offer a celestial spectacle, geomagnetic storms can disrupt power grids, GPS, and high-frequency communications.

A brilliant display of the Northern Lights has illuminated the skies in various regions for the second consecutive night due to a potent solar storm. This phenomenon, originating from the Sun’s solar eruptions, is expected to persist into Sunday, offering breathtaking views of the celestial spectacle typically found in the planet’s far northern latitudes.

An extreme G5 solar storm has captivated Earth with magnificent displays of the Northern Lights from Tasmania to Britain. The storm, which began on May 11, 2024, is the first of its magnitude since the infamous ‘Halloween Storms’ of 2003. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center warns that the geomagnetic storming could continue due to additional Earth-directed coronal mass ejections. The storm has widespread impacts, affecting communications, GPS, power grids, and satellites. Social media is filled with vibrant images and experiences shared by netizens worldwide.

A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth, potentially causing the aurora borealis to appear as far south as Alabama and Northern California in the US. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a rare geomagnetic storm watch, forecasting the storm’s arrival from Friday through the weekend. The sun has been emitting intense solar flares, including five significant coronal mass ejections, which have the potential to disrupt satellites and power grids. NOAA emphasizes the exceptional nature of this event, as the flares are associated with a sunspot 16 times larger than Earth. If the storm reaches its peak, it could result in power outages and damage to power transformers.