Fireworks may not be the only thing dancing in the New Year’s Eve sky tonight.

After issuing a strong geomagnetic storm watch for Monday night into early Tuesday morning, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center said it was also watching for a minor — possibly moderate — event beginning this evening that could set the stage for a year-ending northern lights show for many Canadians.

Thanks to a recent geomagnetic storm, Canadians under a clear sky on New Year's Eve could see the northern lights alongside fireworks.{ai:summary}<p>The NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for New Year's Eve into early New Year’s Day, anticipating a minor to moderate event. This could lead to a spectacular display of northern lights for many Canadians. #science</p>

Many Canadians can possibly watch the northern lights on New Year’s Eve

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