The aurora borealis could be seen as far south as Alabama and California on Thursday night, and the surge of solar particles could extend into Friday too.
A severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to parts of California, according to a warning from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The event could cause glowing in the atmosphere and damage electrical infrastructure when it arrives, but we won't know the severity of the event until it's near.
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