Stargazers, get ready for a celestial treat! The night skies tonight through the rest of the week are set to light up with a geomagnetic storm and two meteor showers, offering a spectacular display.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has announced that a G3-sized geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth over the next 24 hours. This “cannibal” coronal mass ejection (CME) could bring the Northern Lights to the U.S. tonight and tomorrow night. The storm is forecasted to be strongest tonight, with moderate and minor conditions having occurred yesterday and expected tomorrow.
In addition to the geomagnetic storm, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers will peak, providing a dazzling show. The American Meteor Society (AMS) reports that these meteor showers will reach their peak tonight and early tomorrow, with up to 25 meteors per hour visible.
The Alpha Capricornids are especially notable for their bright fireballs, which can be seen at a rate of around five per hour. These meteors are slower and more spectacular, adding to the night sky’s beauty.
For the best viewing experience, find a dark location away from city lights. This rare combination of a geomagnetic storm and meteor showers is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the wonders of the night sky.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celestial event. Grab your friends and family, head to a dark spot, and enjoy the breathtaking display that nature has to offer.
