Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agencyJanuary 20, 2026 at 01:51 AM

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Intense geomagnetic storms are predicted to potentially make auroras visible across Canada, the northern US, and possibly even further south on Monday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued the forecast due to a major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field and intense solar radiation. These storms, the strongest in over two decades, could interfere with satellite operations and GPS communications. The storms are expected to last until Tuesday. Similar solar storms in November brought auroras to parts of Europe and as far south in the US as Kansas, Colorado, and Texas.

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