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Northern Lights sighting expected over the DC region Sunday night
The Brief
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky, particularly visible in polar regions.
There is currently a 50% chance the D.C. region will see the Northern Lights.
The last visible sighting of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, in the D.C. area was in October 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is a greater than 50% chance that the Northern Lights will be visible over the D.C. region Sunday night.
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According to FOX 5's Mike Thomas, there is a RARE G4 Severe Solar Storm watch for Monday, June 2nd. The Aurora Borealis is expected to stretch into the pre-dawn hours of Monday morning, looking north.
This presence could cause some issues with the power grid and communication systems, which is being monitored.
