Northern lights possible across the US this weekend as 3 CMEs head for Earth
Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun are heading toward Earth, potentially triggering geomagnetic storms and visible northern lights across the U.S. this weekend. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center is monitoring the situation for potential impacts.
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Geomagnetic activity can impact satellite operations and power grids, while also providing rare opportunities for aurora viewing.
Auroras Northern lights possible across the US this weekend as 3 CMEs head for Earth News By Daisy Dobrijevic Published 8 October 2026 Multiple CMEs could give the northern lights a boost across the northern US from Oct. 9, with further geomagnetic activity possible into the weekend.
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