New York, NY – A rare opportunity to see the northern lights may unfold late tonight across parts of the Tri-State area, though cloudy skies could make viewing tricky early in the evening.
According to the US National Weather Service New York and the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm continues to impact the Northern Hemisphere, extending aurora visibility much farther south than usual — possibly into New York City, Long Island, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut.
Infrared satellite imagery Wednesday afternoon showed widespread cloud cover across the metro area, but forecasters say skies should gradually clear overnight, especially after midnight. That could allow brief glimpses of green or reddish glows along the northern horizon for those in darker, inland areas.
The best time to view the aurora will be between midnight and 3 a.m., provided clouds break enough for visibility. Rural parts of the Hudson Valley, northwestern New Jersey, and coastal Connecticut stand the best chance of seeing the display.
Have you ever spotted the northern lights over the Tri-State? Share your photos and viewing tips in the comments below.
