Northern lights : Have you ever suddenly thought that you are lying on the roof under the night sky. Suddenly you saw a lot of light all over the sky. You don’t understand whether it is night or day light? Yes, it may be possible if you are a local resident of North America. Because there is a possibility of seeing the northern lights in the sky of North America. Because scientists have been telling the world for a long time that any side effect due to solar storms can show the universe. As a result, the possibility of seeing these northern lights in North America is getting stronger. However, this natural scene is so beautiful that anyone who witnesses it cannot forget it for the rest of their lives. Usually, this scene occurs in North America, but it is limited to the Arctic region only. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has warned that supernatural lights can be seen due to a strong geomagnetic storm. However, scientists have said that this time the sky is going to witness this beautiful natural scene in the northern part of the United States as well. Although it looks beautiful, it is actually an electrical grid. Which has some negative aspects as well. This northern light can have a devastating impact on communications and GPS and other technologies.
Solar Storms and Aurora: Science and Process
Northern lights or Aurora Borealis are seen when charged particles (electrons and protons) emitted from the Sun change the structure of the Earth’s magnetic field. When these charged particles reach the Earth’s atmosphere, they collide with oxygen or nitrogen atoms in the atmosphere, and in that collision, photons (light) are released—which are seen as blue, green, red and purple light in the sky.
Geomagnetic Storms and Their Size
Geomagnetic storms are classified according to the G-scale (G1 to G5). Such storms are very intense in the universe, which not only makes the sky beautiful to look at but can also cause various technical problems. Therefore, since this solar system storm falls under the G4 or G5 storms, its intensity is very high. However, technical problems such as power outages, GPS signals, radio signal problems, and mobile tower problems can also occur. The US government is now advising local residents to put electronic devices in their proper places in advance. On that day, ordinary people should not use electronic devices much.
This incident in the US: Current situation
According to a recent news report in the US, it has been reported that these Northern lights will be visible in 18 states. However, their boundaries are limited from North America to the Southern Midwestern. Again another US special media source says that there is a possibility of Aurora in states such as Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, Oregon.
Time and place to watch
Usually, this type of Northern lights is seen in the evening. Sometimes, it can be seen in the early morning just before sunrise. According to scientific sources, the time to see this Northern Line in the US will be from 10 pm to 3 am. If someone wants to enjoy this weather, then they need a horizon free of wind and light. That is, people will be deprived of seeing this scene in places where there is a lot of air pollution or the sky is covered with factory smoke. So if the common man chooses a rural area in the United States or an empty pollution-free place, he can see this scene. Therefore, it is assumed that the Northern lights will not be visible in the night sky in the most populated and busy cities like New York or Washington.
Technical effects and warnings
Geomagnetic storms are not only important for the scene—they can disrupt the power flow in the power grid, GPS and HF radio signals can be damaged. At this time, the radio service in the United States is being ordered to be shut down. And a small number of flights have been announced from New York airports that day. Because any mechanical disturbance can occur at any time due to GPS problems.
Conclusion:
The upcoming Northern lights in the United States are one of the rarest events in the history of the world’s cosmos. If the common man wants to see this scene, if they can see it from a certain place. This scene will not only give you a pleasant sight but will also make you understand how attractive and unprecedented the beauty of this cosmic world is. If you are lucky enough to see the Northern Lights in pollution-free air and low light, you can tell future generations about this sight.