Summary:
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch for New Year's Eve day, January 31, 2023.
- The storm is expected to be caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun, which can disrupt satellite operations, power grids, and communications on Earth.
- Geomagnetic storms can also create beautiful aurora borealis displays in the night sky, which may be visible across a wider area than usual due to the strength of this storm.