Geomagnetic storm descends on US with chance of northern lights sighting Monday night

The holidays are lighting up already.Space weather forecasts have suggested that several states, including parts of New York, may get yet another rare opportunity to view the aurora borealis early this week.Fox Weather reported that Sunday night had the potential for the northern lights to reach US states like New York due to a sun storm known as a coronal hole high-speed stream, which knocks solar winds into open space.The outlet noted that cloud cover from much-needed rain storms likely blocked out possible views.However, vivid colors in the sky stemming from the moderate storm — the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ranked it only 2 out 5 on its space weather scale — could still be a go Monday and Tuesday after dark.Alaska starts with the best viewing opportunities on Monday evening, but almost all of North Dakota and the northern half of Minnesota are also in the range.

Parts of Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Michigan may also catch a glimpse.Tuesday night, the aurora borealis could extend its visibility into the northernmost reaches of New York, according to NOAA forecasts.Last month, a powerful geomagnetic storm sent the lights deep into the United States, and Big Apple residents snapped awe-inspiring pictures of the natural phenomenon.Forbes reported that the optimal window for viewing this week is between 10 p.m.

and 2 a.m....