The northern lights could put on a show tonight (Nov. 10) as incoming coronal mass ejections (CMEs) may spark geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Space weather forecasters anticipate geomagnetic activity may intensify to minor (G1) conditions tonight (Nov. 10) and moderate (G2) conditions Nov. 11-12.

The first CME is expected to arrive today, which was launched on Nov. 7 and is responsible for tonight's predicted G1 activity. A second CME unleashed during an X1.7 class solar flare on Nov. 9 is expected to arrive on Nov. 11 and could drive stronger G2 storm conditions tomorrow night.

A third CME erupted just this morning during another X flare eruption and is currently being analyzed by forecasters. Early models suggest a

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