Northern Lights Forecast Brings Excitement Across Canada
Tonight, a powerful northern lights forecast promises a breathtaking aurora display across much of Canada. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), aurora activity will be strong Tuesday night and early Wednesday, offering millions of Canadians a rare opportunity to witness nature’s most dazzling light show.
Where and When to Watch
With clear skies, vibrant auroras should appear directly overhead in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the territories. Northern Ontario and Quebec will also have excellent visibility, while southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and western Atlantic provinces may see faint glows near the northern horizon.
NOAA predicts the display will peak between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Eastern Time, though auroras may remain visible for much of the night.
What’s Powering the Aurora
The spectacle is linked to a coronal mass ejection (CME)—a massive burst of plasma and magnetic field from the sun. When this solar material collides with Earth’s atmosphere, it creates glowing ribbons of green, purple, and blue light.
Increased solar activity earlier this week also produced auroras Monday night, and forecasters expect elevated activity to continue throughout the week.
Why Tonight’s Display Matters
While auroras are common in northern Canada, the chance to see them further south is rarer. This event highlights how solar storms influence Earth in ways that are both beautiful and scientifically significant. Experts note that stronger solar cycles, such as the current one, make spectacular auroras more frequent.
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