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Unusually strong geomagnetic storm may light up Maryland skies<\/strong><\/p>\n A rare and intense geomagnetic storm<\/strong> is forecast to sweep across North America<\/strong>, and residents of Maryland<\/strong>\u2014especially those in rural areas<\/strong>\u2014might be treated to a rare view of the northern lights<\/strong> from Sunday evening, June 1<\/strong>, through the early hours of Monday morning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This space weather event<\/strong> brings with it the possibility of the Aurora Borealis appearing much farther south than usual<\/strong>, reaching states like Maryland<\/strong> under the right conditions. These predictions come in the wake of similar past events, such as the October 2024 aurora episode<\/strong>, which unfolded unpredictably, catching many by surprise across much of the continental United States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best chances to view in Maryland’s darker regions<\/strong><\/p>\n The best visibility window<\/strong> is expected to open after sunset Sunday<\/strong> and extend through the pre-dawn hours of Monday<\/strong>, peaking before 4 a.m.<\/strong> However, urban light pollution<\/strong>, especially in areas like Baltimore City<\/strong>, Baltimore County<\/strong>, and the D.C. metro counties<\/strong>, may severely limit visibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To improve your odds of seeing the spectacle, head toward darker and more remote parts of Maryland<\/strong>. The mountains in far western Maryland<\/strong> and the less populated regions of the Eastern Shore<\/strong> offer more favorable viewing conditions<\/strong> thanks to reduced ambient lighting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uncertainty remains, but the odds are above average<\/strong><\/p>\n Forecasting the precise reach and intensity<\/strong> of the Aurora Borealis<\/strong> is notoriously difficult. While current models suggest<\/strong> a strong geomagnetic disturbance<\/strong>, final visibility will depend on real-time solar activity and local weather clarity. Nevertheless, the probability of catching a glimpse<\/strong> of the phenomenon is higher than usual for Marylanders<\/strong>, particularly those living in northern and rural areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Cutter Martin<\/strong>, of CBS Baltimore\u2019s WJZ First Alert Weather Team<\/strong>, emphasized that while uncertainty lingers<\/strong>, this storm presents one of the best opportunities in recent memory<\/strong> for Maryland<\/strong> to experience this natural light show.<\/p>\n Stay tuned to local forecasts<\/strong> and watch the northern horizon<\/strong> as skies grow dark Sunday night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Unusually strong geomagnetic storm may light up Maryland skies A rare and intense geomagnetic storm is forecast to sweep across North America, and residents of Maryland\u2014especially those in rural areas\u2014might be treated to a rare view of the northern lights from Sunday evening, June 1, through the early hours of Monday morning. This space weather […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":3350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n