Northern lights visible across 15 states tonight
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The northern lights could be visible once again from some northern states Sunday night and again in the coming days, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as the effects of coronal mass ejections arrive and interact with the Earth in the next few days.
Residents of 10 U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the dazzling northern lights just in time for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
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Northern lights forecast: Aurora could be visible across northern US Tuesday after solar eruptions
Eruptions of charged particles from the sun are moving toward Earth and could create vivid displays of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, across large parts of the northern United States this week.
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Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 3
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as a speedy solar wind and incoming coronal mass ejection are expected to buffet Earth's magnetic field.
The northern lights surprise stargazers by appearing in many forms—from patches or scattered clouds, to streamers, arcs, rippling or dancing curtains. The lights move and change shape and color. Scientists attribute their vibrant colors to excited gases ...
Meteorologist David Yeomans forecasts on CBS News Chicago weekdays at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and reports on the Climate Watch team. The northern lights were visible Tuesday night across the Chicago area, illuminating the sky with brightly colorful displays ...