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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME) has ignited a moderate geomagnetic storm. This phenomenon results from the release of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the Sun, sending streams of solar radiation towards our planet. These charged particles interacting with Earth’s magnetic field often produce the mesmerizing spectacle of the Northern Lights.
The NOAA has provided forecasts indicating that the northern regions of Missouri and Illinois are positioned along the anticipated path for Northern Lights activity on Friday evening, with a shift just southward for Saturday evening. The projected viewline typically delineates the southernmost boundary from which observers may catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis on the northern horizon.
Currently, the anticipated viewlines for both Friday and Saturday evenings appear to extend beyond the cities of St. Louis and Kansas City in Missouri. However, in Illinois, locales in the vicinity of Chicago may have a heightened chance of witnessing the Northern Lights on Friday. It’s worth noting that cloud cover across parts of Missouri and Illinois on Friday could potentially affect visibility and opportunities for observation.
