Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight

A fast stream of solar wind flowing from a colossal coronal hole in the sun's atmosphere could spark geomagnetic storms tonight (May 14 into May 15), potentially bringing the northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho. The strongest geomagnetic activity is expected between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. EDT tonight (0300-0600 GMT), which could trigger moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm conditions according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center . …