Northern Lights may light up northern US skies during Thanksgiving weekend geomagnetic storm

The Northern Lights may be visible in parts of the northern U.S. this Thanksgiving weekend due to a geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a G1 watch for Thursday and a G2 watch for Friday. The storm is caused by a coronal mass ejection, which could allow auroras to be seen in states like Maine and northern Michigan. However, cloud cover from a winter storm may limit visibility. While the auroras are a natural spectacle, the storm could also affect power grids and satellite operations. Clear skies in rural areas will provide the best viewing opportunities.