A rare solar storm hit the Earth on Friday, causing Northern Lights to be visible as far south as Tennessee and Alabama. David Rives, a scientific expert and the Planetarium Director and Founder of the Wonders Center and Science Museum in Dixon, Tennessee, discussed the wonder and potential dangers of this beautiful light show, also known as Coronal Mass Ejections. While the Northern Lights are a stunning natural phenomenon to witness, severe geomagnetic storms can disrupt satellite communication. The storm was predicted to extend as far south as Alabama and Northern California, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Rives mentioned the possibility of Middle Tennessee seeing the Northern Lights again on Saturday, depending on the timing of the sun setting and the darkness of the nightfall. This rare event captured the attention of people across the country, with many being able to enjoy the sight of the Northern Lights much further south than usual. The beauty of the universe continues to awe and inspire those who witness these rare celestial events.
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