Second wave of northern lights could be visible in Minnesota Wednesday evening
After some Minnesotans caught glimpses of the northern lights early Wednesday morning, there will be another chance to view the aurora in the evening.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a geomagnetic storm watch for Wednesday due to the arrival of multiple coronal mass ejections that left the sun on Sunday. Wednesday evening's storm is rated a G4, or severe level.
When coronal mass ejections arrive at Earth, a geomagnetic storm — accompanied by northern lights – can be the result.
According to NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak, the best opportunity to see the second wave is on Wednesday evening shortly after sunset. There could be some clouds to peer around, especially in northern Minnesota, where the conditions are likely to be strongest.
To have the greatest chance at viewing the phenomenon, Minnesotans should move far from higher-populated areas and have a clear view to the north. The very best viewing would be in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, officially recognized as the closest International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
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