New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Over 20 states in the United States may be treated to a dazzling display of the Northern Lights tonight (November 11-12). Notably, the Northern Lights occur when solar winds collide with Earth's atmosphere, producing shifting patterns of light. These displays often feature a mix of colours, including green, pink, red, and purple.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are expected to strike Earth late on Monday, potentially triggering strong (G3) geomagnetic storm conditions. A third and even more powerful CME is also forecast to follow.

This third burst, caused by a massive X5.1-class solar flare - the most powerful recorded so far in 2025 - is pr...