Several strong solar flares from the last few days could provide another good look at the northern lights over the next few nights.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Centre (NOAA) has reported several powerful solar flares over the last three days, including an X7 flare on Tuesday and an X9 flare on Thursday, sending coronal mass ejections (CME) toward Earth.
They've issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch from October 4-6 as a result.
G3 Watches 4-6 Oct due to G3 potential with CME arrivals. These CMEs have been analyzed and Earth-directed components are likely. The model run includes arrival of today's CME later on the 5 Oct UTC day with passage continuing into 6 Oct. Visit https://t.co/YLUbTRM02y for more. pic.twitter.com/ewqizV37kw
— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) October 3, 2024
The NOAA's aurora forecast shows a good chance of aurora visibility across much of Canada on Thursday and Friday night.
With the G3 watch in effect through to Sunday, there's potential for strong visibility all weekend, if the sky stays clear of clouds.