solar storm is expected to slam into Earth imminently, which could bring with it incredible views of the northern lights.The storm could however also deliver some disruption to navigation and logistics systems.NASA has projected that the storm is due to hit imminently.While it could pose a challenge for some, there is also hope that stargazers and photographers might be able to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking natural marvel with their own eyes.Read on for what you need to know about the storm, what causes it and whether or not it could be dangerous.A solar storm is caused by electromagnetic radiation being thrown out by the sun impacting particles here on earth.The solar winds hit Earth’s magnetic field causing light to be emitted - this is what creates the northern lights.
Space weather forecaster Tamitha Skov said people in New York might be able to catch the aurora. The UK is at a higher latitude than New York so there's a chance some people here might be able to catch a glimpse of the beautiful natural phenomena.
People in New Zealand and Tasmania in the southern hemisphere could also be able to catch a glimpse of the storm “as long as it is dark enough”.Big solar storms are known as coronal mass ejections - billions of tones of coronal matter, carrying with them a strong magnetic field.
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