Solar Flare May Enhance Northern Lights Visibility Tonight
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By Valerie Mesa Published on May 12, 2026 11:18AM EDT
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A solar flare erupted from the sun on May 10, launching a coronal mass ejection (CME) that is expected to brush past Earth late Tuesday, May 12 into early Wednesday, May 13. While the impact is forecasted to be minor, the CME could temporarily enhance geomagnetic conditions and brighten aurora displays (northern lights) across higher latitudes. The article provides guidance on how to watch the northern lights during this celestial event.
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Even a glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection (also known as a CME) can supercharge geomagnetic conditions and brighten aurora displays across higher latitudes, even temporarily.
On May 10, a powerful solar flare erupted from the sun, launching a massive burst of solar material into space that could brush past Earth late Tuesday, May 12 into early Wednesday, May 13. Here's everything you need to know about this stellar event
