Solar storm could produce northern lights in New York

A new solar storm has impacted Earth’s atmosphere and that could be great news if you want to see the Northern Lights here in New York.

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The storm began last Thursday and has partially impacted the Earth’s atmosphere, which will help project the southern line of the Northern Lights into parts of New York state.

If the Northern Lights become visible, they will be very faint and likely not visible to the naked eye. You will need to use a camera to take a photo to capture the Northern Lights tonight.

WHAT IS THE LIGHTS?

The Northern Lights or Polar Lights occur when sunlight hits the magnetic fields of Earth’s atmosphere and produces a variety of colors.

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WHEN CAN I SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?

Usually the best time to see the Northern Lights is between November and February, but it is possible to see them outside of these periods. Usually, the best time to view the Northern Lights is 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

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CAN I SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS WITH THE NAKED EYE?

Yes, you can, but what you see won’t look like the photos you see on the internet. The cameras use a form of long exposure, which allows them to capture colors and details that are impossible for the human eye to detect.