Aurora and Full  Moon 

Solar CME

A CME from the sun will reach  Earth on July 31, causing a minor aurora display.

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Full Moon

The display coincides with a bright  full moon, potentially making the  aurora harder to notice.

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Camera Capture

Cameras can still capture auroras during a full moon by looking for green light in the north.

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Moon's Glow

Moon's bright phase may create a "low glow," sometimes mistaken for aurora on full-moon nights.

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Sturgeon Moon

The Full Sturgeon Moon occurs on Aug. 1 at 1:31 p.m. CDT, providing  a dramatic sight during moonrise.

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Dramatic Sight

The moon's rise after sunset will enhance its presence at the horizon  for observers.

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Visible Aurora

The aurora may be visible across the Upper Midwest, southern Canada, and northern Europe, depending on intensity.

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