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Strong geomagnetic storms and a moderate solar radiation storm have led to an aurora view forecast for Wednesday night in the northern U.S.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop withholding more than $9 million for climate resilience projects in Washington state.
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Northern lights could be on display across several states this week. Here's how and when to look up
The forecast "view line," or the southernmost spot where skygazers might still be able to view the northern lights, includes states as far down as Illinois and Iowa.
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Could we see the Northern Lights in the DMV?
Tips on seeing northern lights: It must be dark outside, so if you can, go somewhere that has as little light pollution as possible. Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
After NOAA cut funding to the lab that’s been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, nine stations tracking tsunami-causing earthquakes for the agency will go offline by the end of the month.
A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Wednesday night, with the potential for another display of the northern lights across Texas.
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Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.