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Miss the Northern Lights in Georgia Sunday? There's a chance to see them again Monday
If you were sleeping or couldn't see it, don't worry because you might still catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis on Monday night in Georgia.
If you missed Sunday night's potential display of the Northern Lights, there's still hope to glimpse the aurora borealis on Monday night in Georgia.
A strong burst of energy from the Sun is making its way toward Earth, and it could lead to a visible aurora as far south as North Georgia, according to 11Alive meteorologist Danielle Moss.
If conditions align, North Georgia will have the best chance to see the aurora. The recommended viewing window is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Here are more things to make sure of.
Also known as aurora borealis, this spectacular light show is a dramatic event caused by energized particles from the sun slamming into the Earth's atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million miles per hour, according to
Luckily, our planet's magnetic field protects us from this onslaught by redirecting the particles toward the poles. This process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and skywatchers.
The bright colors of the aurora borealis are influenced by the chemical composition of the Earth's atmosphere.
Get as far away from city lights as possible
Look north and be patient
Clear skies are essential, so check your local forecast before heading out
Moonlight warning: A nearly full moon might wash out fainter colors, but stronger auroras could still shine through.
According to the moon phase tonight is first quarter. The next full moon will be on June 11.
According to the National Weather Service, here are different forecasts for Monday night:
Blue Ridge: It will be mostly clear, with a low around 58 degrees.
Helen: It will be mostly clear, with a low around 60 degrees.
Atlanta: It will be mostly clear, with a low around 65 degrees.
Dalton: It will be mostly clear, with a low around 62 degrees.
Gainesville: It will be mostly clear, with a low around 63 degrees.
Augusta: It will be mostly clear, with a low around 64 degrees.
The Northern Lights were last seen in Georgia in October 2024. Twitter and Facebook lit up with posts from excited viewers. One tweet read, "So dope. Can see the northern lights in South Georgia."
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Will Georgia see the aurora borealis on Monday night?
