India, Nov. 12 -- A powerful solar storm which is approaching Earth could trigger widespread auroras across several states in the United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aurora forecast map, at least 21 states in America will be able to see the northern lights. While the prediction about this event is strong, this is not the first time that auroras lit up the US sky.

A severe geomagnetic storm in Earth's magnetosphere in April 2023 led to a spectacular display. According to NASA Earth Observatory, the auroras lit up far south, including Arizona and Arkansas, in the United States.

The impressive display was also seen in some parts of Australia and New Zealand.

The aurora borealis lit up the nigh...