Dec 10, 2025
Strong Solar Storm Alert: G3 "Cannibal" CME Hits Saskatchewan Skies
If you have been looking up at the night sky over Regina and Southern Saskatchewan this week, you might be in for a treat. A G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm watch is currently in effect, sparked by what scientists call a "Cannibal CME."
What is a Cannibal CME? This happens when a faster-moving solar eruption (Coronal Mass Ejection) overtakes and merges with a slower one ahead of it. The result is a massive, combined wave of solar energy that slams into Earth’s magnetic field. This impact can trigger intense geomagnetic storms, pushing the Northern Lights much further south than usual.
Visibility for Saskatchewan For us here in Saskatchewan, a G3 rating usually means the aurora will be visible not just in the north, but potentially right overhead in Regina and along the southern border—weather permitting, of course.
Tips for Viewing:
Get away from city light pollution.
Look north (though with a G3, they may be directly overhead).
Use your camera or phone on "Night Mode" to see colors the naked eye might miss.