Solar storm forecasts put auroras over wider latitudes (opens in new tab)

Space weather agencies and astronomy sites tracked a coronal mass ejection launched by a June 6 M1.8 solar flare from active region AR4461. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center and the UK Met Office issued G3, or strong, geomagnetic storm watches for June 8. Space.com said the CME could trigger G2 to G3 conditions and boost aurora displays across northern latitudes, while U.S. local forecasts said a G3 storm could make the northern lights visible as far south as Illinois and the central Mid...