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A severe geomagnetic storm watch was issued by NOAA on Tuesday in response to recent coronal mass ejections from the sun.
The Northern Lights may be visible in the U.S. this week, following a geomagnetic storm forecast by space weather experts at NOAA.
The sun has burped out bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth Tuesday night. Forecasters said the vibrant displays could be visible across much of the northern U.S.
A geomagnetic storm on Earth triggered by a large burst of solar radiation has temporarily grounded a Blue Origin rocket carrying twin NASA satellites built to measure space weather on Mars.
A third CME wave is still expected to hit Earth on Wednesday, and it could spark a geomagnetic storm even more intense than the first two.
NOAA forecasters warn of severe geomagnetic storms reaching Earth Tuesday night, potentially affecting technology while creating spectacular aurora displays.