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  "path": "/2026/02/16/g2-moderate-geomagnetic-storm-in-progress-auroras-possible-from-new-york-to-washington-state/",
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  "textContent": "A positive polarity coronal hole high speed stream currently interacting with Earth’s magnetic field produced a G2 - Moderate geomagnetic storm, with the K-index peaking at 6 at 20:00 UTC on February 16, 2026. The storm may generate visible aurora across northern U.S. latitudes and cause minor operational effects in satellite and power systems.\n\nSource",
  "title": "G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm in progress, auroras possible from New York to Washington state"
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