Map: More than 20 states could witness the northern lights following a solar flare

Map: More than 20 states could witness the northern lights following a solar flare

Map: More than 20 states could witness the northern lights following a solar flare

Over the weekend, the sun—which is currently experiencing an active phase of Solar Cycle 25—emitted another powerful flare, providing Americans with yet another opportunity to witness the northern lights. The Space Weather Prediction Center of NOAA announced on Saturday that an X4.5 solar flare had been found. The agency released footage of the flare, capturing…