# Solar Eruptions Could Spark Northern US Auroras

> Multiple solar eruptions may create visible auroras across northern US states starting tonight.
- Title: Solar Eruptions Could Spark Northern US Auroras · ABC News
- Summary: Multiple solar eruptions may create visible auroras across northern US states starting tonight. Auroras could be visible in New York to Washington state…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/multiple-solar-eruptions-spark-auroras-northern-us-starting/story?id=137092968
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- Topics: solar eruption, aurora borealis, northern us, coronal mass ejection, geomagnetic storm, space weather, science
## Solar Eruptions
Multiple solar eruptions could spark auroras across northern US starting tonight.

> The ejection is associated with a moderate solar flare.
## Geomagnetic Storm Watch
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a moderate geomagnetic storm watch beginning Thursday evening.

> A geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.
## Aurora Visibility
Auroras may be visible as low as New York to Washington state during the geomagnetic storm.

> Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state
## Solar Activity Impact
The solar activity could create minor impacts to technological infrastructure but is mainly manageable.

> The SWPC says the solar activity could create minor impacts to our technological infrastructure, but it's "mainly manageable."
## Key takeaway

Auroras could be visible in New York to Washington state tonight due to solar activity from a coronal mass ejection.