Get ready for a cosmic light show! Solar activity is peaking this weekend, potentially painting skies across the northern United States with faint auroras – and scientists say it's all thanks to our sun's 'party phase.'
The sun is currently at the peak of its 11-year magnetic cycle, sending explosive solar flares our way like cosmic text messages. This week alone saw two major eruptions, including Thursday's biggest solar blast since 2017.
While these space fireworks might create Instagram-worthy skies , experts are keeping watch for potential impacts:
Possible disruptions to radio signals
Minor power grid fluctuations
Extra sparkle for satellite selfies
Pro tip for night owls: Check space weather apps after 10 PM local time! The best views will likely be near the Canada-US border – think Montana to Maine.
This celestial drama comes as part of our star's natural rhythm, like nature's version of a quarterly billing cycle. Want more science? Auroras happen when solar particles tango with Earth's magnetic field – it's basically the universe's glowstick rave.
Solar activity is peaking this weekend, potentially painting skies across the northern United States with faint auroras – and scientists say it's all thanks to our sun's 'party phase.' 
This week alone saw two major eruptions, including Thursday's biggest solar blast since 2017.
, experts are keeping watch for potential impacts:
Want more science? Auroras happen when solar particles tango with Earth's magnetic field – it's basically the universe's glowstick rave. 
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