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Northern lights could be visible over North Texas this week

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a geomagnetic storm watch that could push the aurora borealis as far south as Texas late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a geomagnetic storm watch that could push the aurora borealis as far south as Texas late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
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North Texans may have a rare chance to see the northern lights this week as a strong solar storm moves across Earth's atmosphere.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a geomagnetic storm watch that could push the aurora borealis as far south as Texas late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.


Experts say the phenomenon is caused by a series of powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections that send charged particles toward Earth, creating colorful displays in the night sky. Visibility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will depend heavily on weather conditions and light pollution, with the best views expected in darker areas north of the metroplex.

Look toward the northern horizon tonight between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. for your best chance to see the famed Northern Lights.

The last time auroras were visible from Texas was during a similar geomagnetic event earlier this year.

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