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A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make the Northern Lights visible in 17 states (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm also skeptical.

That article is dated yesterday as well, so an even earlier prediction.

I've checked https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/forecast-discussion and it looks to be saying it should remain relatively quiet into mid next week.

Maybe there will be something - but my usual sources are currently all pointing to "meh"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Reality also seems to be pointing to "meh". The current forecast shows a very slight rise in about 24 hours when the Kp index might get up to around 4. I don't think that's enough to make visible auroras even from Southern Canada, let alone reaching down into the US.