Latest Solar Outburst Could Trigger Auroras Over New York and Other States on Wednesday

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A picture of the Northern Lights in the night sky.

A powerful solar storm is due to hit Earth on Wednesday, sparking beautiful auroras. Here's how to see them.

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A picture from Riverton's national weather service in Wyoming shows purple and green northern lights shining behind a spherical structure in the foreground.
The northern lights spotted in Riverton, Wyoming on March 23, 2023

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I've studied the sun for 23 years. Here's what happened during the last solar maximum and what to expect from this one.

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Four images of a solar flare at different wavelengths.
The upcoming solar maximum should cause more frequent solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

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Mysterious glowing 'SpaceX spirals' in the night sky seem to be linked to rocket launches

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In this photo provided by Christopher Hayden, a light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appears amid the aurora for a few minutes in the Alaska skies near Fairbanks, Saturday, April 15, 2023.
In this photo provided by Christopher Hayden, a light baby blue spiral appears amid the aurora for a few minutes in the Alaska skies near Fairbanks, on April 15, 2023.

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Photos show the Northern Lights made a rare appearance as far south as Phoenix, Arizona on Friday morning

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Auroras are seen above forrest trees in Gaylor. They are green and red
Auroras in Gaylor, Missouri, on March 24, 2023.

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The Northern Lights could dazzle the skies from Washington to New York on Friday, blown by winds from a giant 'hole' on the sun

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The aurora borealis could be seen above skies in the northern United States on Friday thanks to winds from a giant
The aurora borealis may be seen above skies in the northern United States on Friday thanks to winds from a giant "hole" in the sun.

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An easyJet pilot did a loop over the sea to give everyone on board an incredible view of the Northern Lights

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Adam Groves' view of the Northern Lights from an easyJet flight
Adam Groves' view of the Northern Lights from an easyJet flight.

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