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Northern lights may be visible in NH, Maine tonight. See map, odds, forecast
Stargazers had a chance to see a strong display of the northern lights on Sunday, but there's still a chance people could see the lights tonight, Monday June 2. Of course, that all depends on whether the skies stay clear through this evening. The National Weather Service website is calling for only partly cloudy skies tonight following a mostly sunny day, which could lead to decent conditions. Here's what to know. The Space Weather Prediction Center's website indicates that people will have a chance to see the lights tonight, though the display won't be as powerful as it was last night, Sunday, June 1. The likelihood of seeing the northern lights will be low for most of the U.S. on Monday, but northern New Hampshire and Maine are in the predicted view line. The website Aurora Reach predicts there is about a 34% chance odds that people will be able to see the northern lights at 11 p.m. tonight. They made the same prediction for Boston. There's a possibility that people will also be able to see the lights on Tuesday, June 3. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that the best time to look for the northern lights is typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. As always, dark skies make for better stargazing. "We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said in a past interview with Wicked Local. The auroras are a natural light display in Earth's sky that are famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The phenomenon is caused when electrically charged particles from space enter Earth's atmosphere and collide with molecules and gases like oxygen and nitrogen, causing the atmospheric particles to gain energy. To return to their normal state, the particles release that energy in the form of light, according to the University of Alaska at Fairbanks Geophysical Institute website, which tracks the phenomenon. If you want a chance at seeing the northern lights, here are some websites you can monitor the sun's activity: The Space Weather Prediction Center Aurora forecast page (NOAA) Aurora Reach Aurora Alerts USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Northern lights may be visible in NH, Maine tonight. See map, weather
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3 days ago
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Northern lights may be visible over Massachusetts tonight. Here's a look at the forecast map
A strong geomagnetic storm means that there is a chance you'll catch the northern lights tonight in Massachusetts tonight. "The G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect for tonight, June 1st (EDT), as CME passage continues," the Space Weather Prediction Center said in a 2 p.m. alert on June 1. "There are indications that the coronal mass ejection (CME) passage is weakening, but the solar wind conditions remain elevated, therefore additional periods of G3-G4 (Strong-Severe) levels remain possible. However, we now anticipate that conditions should weaken enough by tomorrow evening, June 2nd (EDT), that G1 (Minor) storm levels is the most likely peak response." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center prediction map is showing that most of Massachusetts has a chance of seeing the lights tonight. The question is, will the weather cooperate? AccuWeather is currently forecasting mainly clear skies for tonight, despite some spotty showers during the day. So, if the lights reach as far south at Massachusetts, there's a chance. The sun is currently at solar maximum, according to NASA, the peak of activity in its natural cycle, which is creating more opportunities to see the northern lights. Here's what to know. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) aurora forecast, the northern lights may be viewable in Massachusetts, though some of the southeastern portion of the state may have a hard time seeing it. Northern New England and New York have even better odds. The northern lights are typically most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. according to NOAA. "Best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight (between 10 PM and 2 AM local time)," the said. "These hours of active aurora expand towards evening and morning as the level of geomagnetic activity increases. There may be aurora in the evening and morning but it is usually not as active and therefore, not as visually appealing." As always, dark skies make for better stargazing. "We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said in a past interview with Wicked Local. He continued, "In New England, heading for a local conservation area or park that keeps lighting off at night is ideal. Another option is a coastline away from the larger cities — the benefit being that the constellation where you will see most of the 'shooting stars.'" If you want a chance at seeing the Northern Lights, here are some websites you can monitor the sun's activity: The Space Weather Prediction Center Aurora forecast page (NOAA) Aurora Reach Aurora Alerts This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Northern lights may be visible in MA tonight. See map, weather
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4 days ago
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Northern lights may be visible over Massachusetts tonight. Here's a look at the forecast map
A strong geomagnetic storm means that there is a chance you'll catch the northern lights tonight in Massachusetts tonight. "The G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect for tonight, June 1st (EDT), as CME passage continues," the Space Weather Prediction Center said in a 2 p.m. alert on June 1. "There are indications that the coronal mass ejection (CME) passage is weakening, but the solar wind conditions remain elevated, therefore additional periods of G3-G4 (Strong-Severe) levels remain possible. However, we now anticipate that conditions should weaken enough by tomorrow evening, June 2nd (EDT), that G1 (Minor) storm levels is the most likely peak response." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center prediction map is showing that most of Massachusetts has a chance of seeing the lights tonight. The question is, will the weather cooperate? AccuWeather is currently forecasting mainly clear skies for tonight, despite some spotty showers during the day. So, if the lights reach as far south at Massachusetts, there's a chance. The sun is currently at solar maximum, according to NASA, the peak of activity in its natural cycle, which is creating more opportunities to see the northern lights. Here's what to know. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) aurora forecast, the northern lights may be viewable in Massachusetts, though some of the southeastern portion of the state may have a hard time seeing it. Northern New England and New York have even better odds. The northern lights are typically most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. according to NOAA. "Best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight (between 10 PM and 2 AM local time)," the said. "These hours of active aurora expand towards evening and morning as the level of geomagnetic activity increases. There may be aurora in the evening and morning but it is usually not as active and therefore, not as visually appealing." As always, dark skies make for better stargazing. "We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said in a past interview with Wicked Local. He continued, "In New England, heading for a local conservation area or park that keeps lighting off at night is ideal. Another option is a coastline away from the larger cities — the benefit being that the constellation where you will see most of the 'shooting stars.'" If you want a chance at seeing the Northern Lights, here are some websites you can monitor the sun's activity: The Space Weather Prediction Center Aurora forecast page (NOAA) Aurora Reach Aurora Alerts This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Northern lights may be visible in MA tonight. See map, weather
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21-04-2025
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Northern lights could be visible in Vermont this week. Here's what the forecast says
If you look up in the sky tonight, there's a chance you could see the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, as they are commonly called. The Space Weather Prediction Center said there's a chance to see the lights "as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state," due to a moderate geomagnetic storm predicted for this evening could extend the viewing zone southward. The storm is expected to strengthen on Tuesday when there will be a better chance of seeing the northern lights in parts of New England. Here's what to know. As of Monday afternoon, Maine has the best chance of seeing the northern lights in New England on April 21. It's possible they will be visible in the northernmost tips of Vermont and New Hampshire as well. Tomorrow, on April 22, the chances are significantly better for seeing the northern lights. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that the best time to look for the Northern Lights is typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. As always, dark skies make for better stargazing. "We typically suggest getting away from cities and find a open field or hilltop to lay out under the stars and wait for the show to really peak at the late evening or early morning hours," Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technical Instructor and Observatory Manager Tim Brothers said in a past interview with Wicked Local. The auroras are a natural light display in Earth's sky that are famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The phenomenon is caused when electrically charged particles from space enter Earth's atmosphere and collide with molecules and gases like oxygen and nitrogen, causing the atmospheric particles to gain energy. To return to their normal state, the particles release that energy in the form of light, according to the University of Alaska at Fairbanks Geophysical Institute website, which tracks the phenomenon. If you want a chance at seeing the Northern Lights, here are some websites you can monitor the sun's activity: The Space Weather Prediction Center Aurora forecast page (NOAA) Aurora Reach Aurora Alerts USA Today contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Northern lights may be visible in Vermont this week. See forecast
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04-04-2025
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Northern lights may be visible in Vermont tonight. How and when you can catch a glimpse
Vermonters could have a chance to see the northern lights tonight, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center. Also known as aurora borealis, the northern lights are a natural display of light in the northern hemisphere that can appear in many hues in the night sky, according to Michigan Technological University. The forecast map for Friday night shows the aurora borealis view line reaching parts of the United States, including northern Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Out west, states including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan are also along the view line for tonight. According to NOAA's latest forecast as of Friday morning, tonight's aurora borealis could be seen in northern Vermont. In terms of the intensity of tonight's event, NOAA is rating the planetary K index, also known as Kp, at a 5 out of 9. This rates the amount of geomagnetic activity and indicates how far away from the poles the aurora could be visible, according to NOAA. A Kp score between 3-5 indicates brighter and increased auroral activity, per NOAA. "If you are in the right place, these aurora can be quite pleasing to look at," the agency says of the Kp score. The northern lights could be visible in parts of the northern United States once it gets dark this evening, according to NOAA. The aurora is not visible during the daylight hours, and is usually seen just after sunset or just before sunrise, according to NOAA. The agency says the best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight. To track the latest northern lights forecast, check out these websites: The Space Weather Prediction Center Aurora forecast page (NOAA) Aurora Reach Aurora Alerts Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Northern lights may be visible in VT tonight. See the latest forecast
