A rare spectacle this week: The northern lights may also be visible in distant countries

A massive hole in the sun is releasing a stream of particles that could cause the northern lights to appear in regions of the United States where the phenomenon is rare. The forecast indicates weaker activity that will fade in the coming days.

A massive hole discovered in the sun is releasing a fast stream of particles toward Earth, which could cause the northern lights to appear in regions of the United States where the phenomenon is rare. According to the NOAA forecast, the aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern US today (Monday), but the activity is expected to be weaker than last weekend and to fade by Tuesday and Wednesday. The solar hole is a dark area where particles are easily released into space, traveling at speeds of 550–650 km per second. Experts emphasize that it is difficult to predict the phenomenon accurately.