Northern Lights Expected to Make an Appearance Across Canada May 31

The night skies may put on a celestial show for Canadians May 31 thanks to a geomagnetic storm that is predicted to enhance the Northern Lights. Government agencies in both Canada and the United States have issued a major geomagnetic storm watch, a phenomenon that can enhance the visibility of the aurora borealis after dusk. The storm and impending light show marks the second time this month Canadians have had the opportunity to witness the nighttime phenomenon. A similar but more severe solar storm hit the earth’s geomagnetic field on May 10 bringing about the brightest display of the aurora borealis seen in North America in more than 20 years, according to the Weather Network meteorologist Scott Sutherland....