Thanks to a moderate geomagnetic storm, the Northern Lights in New York can not only light up once, but also twice.
This solar activity could bring the shimmering aurora borealis to the south like the Empire State and offer a dazzling spectacle for Skywatchers.
Northern Lights in New York
What does Northern Lights do?
The northern lights are caused by the interaction between the sun winds of the sun and the magnetic field of the earth.
The best time to see the lights is usually within an hour or two after midnight. So someday between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
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The space weather forecast suggests finding a dark place outside the urban lights to see the prism floating color.
Credit – Shane Mucey
When you see the lights
Charles Dehr, emeritus professor and Aurora forecastic at the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, says you need a little patience if you want to see the Aurora Borealis.
When the activity is high, the lights can take about half an hour and occur every two hours.
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Last northern lights prediction
The best chances for the Northern Lights will be on Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April 23 of this week.
The space weather forecast of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says that a geomagnetic storm with G2 ratings could be visible from Maine to Washington.
Tuesday evening can be a special pleasure with the rear end of the lyrids, one of the most famous annual meteor showers that produce around 20 meteors per hour.
Credit – Space weather forecast National Oceanian and atmospheric administration
National Oceanian and atmospheric administration
Clear heaven?
Will Mother Nature work together this time?
The sky will be clear overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The photographer captures a breathtaking Northern Lights show in Adirondacks
Shane Mucey took breathtaking pictures of the Northern Lights in the Adirondacks.
Gallery credit: loan – Polly McAdams
Breathtaking northern lights blend in New York
The strongest exhibition of the northern lights in 20 years has not disappointed. At least not in the places where the sky was cloud -free. Check out some of the best shots from all over the state and beyond.
Gallery credit: loan – Polly McAdams