Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states. The sun burped out a huge burst of energy called a coronal mass ejection that’s currently on its way to Earth. Once it gets here, it could cause colorful light displays Thursday night, though that depends on the timing and orientation of its arrival. Authorities are monitoring the situation, but do not anticipate major disruptions to radio or communications. The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the light displays more common and widespread.