why would this make us see the aurora? you can only see it in alaska.

you have to read the articles to find out. It's in the http://www.spaceweather.com article.

"Another Coronal Mass Ejection was already en route when this morning's explosion occured...Forecasters expect it to arrive on Oct. 24th and possibly trigger a strong geomagnetic storm. Sky watcher...

i shall bring this up in my astronomy class tomorrow!!! thank you. i am now so excited. this was one of my life goals. to see the aurora.