G2 geomagnetic storm watch issued as CME heads for Earth — northern lights possible across northern US Oct. 8-9 - Space
NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for October 9 due to a coronal mass ejection from the sun. This solar activity may increase the visibility of the northern lights as far south as Idaho and New York.
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Geomagnetic storms can impact satellite communications and power grids, while also providing rare astronomical viewing opportunities.
Auroras G2 geomagnetic storm watch issued as CME heads for Earth - northern lights possible across northern US Oct. 8-9 News By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 7 October 2026 4 min read NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for Oct. 9 as the CME races toward Earth, potentially boosting the northern lights as low as Idaho and New York.
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