Canadians may have the opportunity to witness a stunning celestial spectacle tonight thanks to a major geomagnetic storm that is expected to increase the brilliance of the Northern Lights.
Government agencies in Canada and the U.S. have issued major geomagnetic storm watches, signalling an atmospheric disturbance that may enhance the visibility of the aurora borealis after dusk.
Maps and charts from the NOAA show storm levels are expected to rise this evening and continue overnight into Oct. 5. The eastern half of Canada can expect to have the best display that could reach as far as southwestern Ontario. If forecasts are accurate, western Canada could also be in for a show, according to the agency….