B Northern Lights Visible in Mid States Tonight

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A significant coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to arrive tonight at 2300 EST, potentially allowing auroras to be visible as far south as the Midwestern United States. Observers in northern locations are currently reporting clear skies but have not yet seen any auroras. There is a suggestion to wait until the predicted time for visibility, as conditions may change. Additionally, users are encouraged to follow a related thread for updates on solar activity that can help predict aurora occurrences. The excitement around tonight's event highlights the interest in solar weather and its effects on aurora visibility.
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Apparently, there was a huge CMe that's arriving tonight at 2300EST. Auroras supposed to be visible well into mid States.
Lousy time to be in Cuba...
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Lousy time to be in Cuba...
Or Louisiana!
 
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I am at 54N, and it is clear here. At 2240 PDT I don't see any.
 
George Jones said:
I am at 54N, and it is clear here. At 2240 PDT I don't see any.
I must be sun-drugged.

I was half way through writing a reply that accused you of going out 20 minutes early and you need to wait till 2300 PDT
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