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Prepare for Dazzling Northern Lights April 16!

4/14/2025

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Two powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are racing toward Earth, set to collide on April 16. This cosmic event could spark a dazzling G2 geomagnetic storm, illuminating the night sky with northern lights visible as far south as New York and Idaho. However, the NOAA cautions that cloud cover may obscure this celestial spectacle, and the timing remains unpredictable.

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Story summary

Two powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are racing toward Earth, set to collide on April 16. This cosmic event could spark a dazzling G2 geomagnetic storm, illuminating the night sky with northern lights visible as far south as New York and Idaho. However, the NOAA cautions that cloud cover may obscure this celestial spectacle, and the timing remains unpredictable.