A clear sky and a severe geomagnetic storm could provide an opportunity to see the Northern lights tonight in the Carolinas, said Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens.
Looking like we got a shot at an Aurora tonight, friends! Send pics if you see it!!! pic.twitter.com/UHttV61qGb
— John Ahrens (@JohnAhrensWSOC9) January 19, 2026
A very large piece of solar energy ejected from the sun earlier Monday and it’s moving at a high rate of speed.
Not only is it moving fast, but it is also an unusually stronger solar flare and may produce an aurora that will be visible all the way into South Carolina…