A G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch is in effect for 30 – 31 October, 2021, following a significant solar flare and Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the sun that occurred around 11:35 a.m. EDT on Oct. 28. Analysis indicated the CME departed the Sun at a speed of 973 km/s and is forecast to arrive at Earth on 30 October, with effects likely continuing into 31 October. Read more at www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/geomagnetic-storm-watch-effect-30-31-oct | NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

Extremely Beautiful Northern Lights (aurora borealis) over Alaska 🌌🎆 Auroras are natural light displays that occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere. The vibrant colors, including pink, red, and green, are produced by these collisions at different altitudes and with various atmospheric gases. | North Light