Northern Lights Visible in Chicago Amid Strong Solar Storm

Unusually strong solar storm set to bring dazzling displays of aurora to the U.S.

Rare opportunity to witness the northern lights in typically out-of-reach locations

Prepare for a celestial spectacle as a historic light show is set to illuminate the night sky above Chicago and potentially other parts of the U.S. An unusually strong solar storm is headed our way, bringing with it the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis.

This rare natural phenomenon occurs when charged particles streaming from the sun collide with Earth's magnetic field. The result is a luminous display of vibrant colors that paint the sky with ethereal wonder.

While typically confined to higher latitudes such as Alaska and Scandinavia, this upcoming solar storm is expected to be so powerful that the Northern Lights could be visible in areas where they usually aren't seen, including the Midwest and Northeast.