A surprisingly strong geomagnetic storm hit Earth this morning. This is likely the earlier than expected arrival of a coronal hole solar wind stream. The NOAA SWPC reported strong G3 geomagnetic storm conditions and the Wing-Kp as well as Potsdam reported moderate G2 geomagnetic storm conditions. Today's header image comes from the talented Brian Drourr Photography who captured this amazing shot from Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada.
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
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