dailyloe.com – A coronal mass ejection from the sun is set to trigger a significant geomagnetic storm tonight, March 31, 2026. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts intensified auroral activity. This event may produce a second widespread Northern Lights display this week.
The solar blast originated from an X1.4-class solar flare on March 30. It is now racing toward Earth as a fast-moving cloud of charged particles. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, activity is likely to peak tonight.
If geomagnetic storm conditions reach G3 levels, the aurora could extend unusually far south. Visibility may stretch beyond the usual polar regions into 16 U.S. states. The phenomenon results from solar particles colliding with atmospheric gases.
Skywatchers are advised to seek dark, elevated locations for the best view. Peak activity is expected tonight before conditions ease tomorrow. The event follows strong radio blackouts triggered by the initial solar flare.
Visibility ultimately depends on the storm’s final intensity and local conditions. This follows a similar auroral display earlier in the same week. The Space Weather Prediction Center continues to monitor the approaching CME.[]
Source: People.com
