JUNEAU, Alaska – A spectacular display of the aurora borealis is anticipated across Canada and much of the northern United States, potentially extending even further south on Monday night. This follows a significant disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field, according to a recent forecast.

The forecast, issued by the Space Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), comes amidst heightened geomagnetic and solar radiation activity, explained Shawn Dahl, the center’s service coordinator.

Geomagnetic storms, which are responsible for the stunning northern lights, can also disrupt satellite functions, GPS systems, and other critical infrastructure, as noted by the U.S. Geological Survey. Dahl mentioned that the current storm is expected to maintain its strength until at least Tuesday.

Last November, solar storms lit up the skies with vibrant auroras across parts of Europe, including Hungary and the United Kingdom, and reached as far south as Kansas, Colorado, and Texas in the United States.

While solar radiation storms can impact objects in orbit and certain communication systems, Dahl assured that astronauts aboard the International Space Station are not in danger. He noted that the strength of this storm is unparalleled in over twenty years.