Northern Lights visible in Chicago area amid major geomagnetic storm – NBC Chicago

A massive geomagnetic storm caused by a significant coronal mass ejection brought the Northern Lights to the Chicago area and Illinois, visible at much lower latitudes than usual. The G4 storm is currently impacting Earth, with potential effects lasting for at least two days, leading to possible disruptions in communications and GPS systems. The colorful auroras occur when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field, creating vibrant displays in the upper atmosphere.

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