Residents across eastern Pennsylvania should be able to see the northern lights Thursday night, according to officials.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, said skies will be clear to view the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. The best viewing conditions should be between 8 p.m. and midnight.
The weather service said those who wish to see the northern lights will need an unobstructed view north or overheard, away from light pollution.
The aurora will be visible because of an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields, which can lead to a geomagnetic storm when it reaches earth, according to the National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration. The aurora may be visible over much of the northern half of the country, according to NOAA.
The northern lights were visible in the area in August as well.
A fast CME erupted from the Sun the evening of 8 Oct and is likely to arrive at Earth on 10 Oct. This CME has been analyzed and there is potential to reach G4 levels upon arrival and throughout CME passage. Visit https://t.co/89xOZCTfxh for the full story. pic.twitter.com/WpjSvmOxSS
— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) October 9, 2024
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