Aurora Borealis Visible in North America

Increased Visibility Expected Tonight and Tomorrow Night

Strong Solar Storm Creates Northern Lights Display

**Raleigh, NC** - An unusually strong solar storm is expected to produce increased visibility of the aurora borealis in North America tonight and tomorrow night.

The storm, which is hitting Earth with a high-speed stream of solar particles, has already produced northern lights displays in Europe and Asia. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for North America, indicating that there is an increased chance of visibility for the aurora borealis.

The aurora borealis is a natural light display caused by the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's magnetic field. The lights appear in a variety of colors, including green, red, and purple. The best time to see the aurora borealis is during the winter months, when the nights are longer and the sky is darker.

If you are hoping to see the aurora borealis, head to a dark location with a clear view of the northern sky. The lights are most likely to be visible after midnight.