In the last month, strong geomagnetic storms have provided amazing displays of the Northern Lights, and areas that rarely see them have gotten fantastic views.
On Sunday night, the northern half of the United States got a rare treat in the skies looking north: the aurora borealis was visible as far south as Oklahoma and northern Arizona.of New England had the opportunity to view this amazing display of the Northern Lights, but cloud cover prevented many from enjoying it.
Prime locations for viewing included most of Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont, while New Hampshire, eastern Massachusetts and Maine were socked in with cloud cover and drizzle most of the night. However, for those who were patient, the aurora became visible in the early hours of Monday morning.The Northern Lights as seen on Sunday, April 23, 2023, from Barkhamsted, Connecticut, looking into the Massachusetts sky.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
In the last month, strong geomagnetic storms have provided amazing displays of the Northern Lights, and areas that rarely see them — well, south — have gotten fantastic views. Here in the Boston area, such vivid displays of the Northern Lights are uncommon. Geomagnetic storms are rated on a “G” scale. A G1 Storm is minor, G2 moderate, G3 strong, G4 severe and G5 extreme. For us to see auroras this far south, a G3 or stronger storm is needed.Having two strong geomagnetic storms in a month is certainly rare. When a storm of this strength arrives, auroras can be viewed with the naked eye, but cellphone cameras can greatly enhance their visibility as well.
For future events, remember to find an area free of city light pollution. Point your phone camera toward the northern horizon to enhance the Aurora.Monday: More clouds than sun, scattered PM showers. Highs in the 50s for most. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, early showers end. Patchy fog. Lows around 40 degrees. Tuesday: Lots of clouds, scattered PM showers. Highs in the 50s.
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