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, making auroras visible across the mid-United States. Observers at higher latitudes, such as 54N, report clear skies but have yet to see any auroras as of 2240 PDT. Users are encouraged to monitor updates from @Stavros Kiri, who provides insights on solar activity that can help predict aurora visibility. This event highlights the importance of solar weather in determining aurora sightings.

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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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