Northern Lights Expected to Be Visible in Massachusetts Tonight
Aurora Borealis Could Be Seen With Clear Skies
Forecasts predict the aurora borealis could be visible in New England tonight.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is a chance that the aurora will be visible in Massachusetts and other parts of New England tonight and tomorrow night.
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions. It is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.
The best time to see the aurora is typically around midnight, when the sky is darkest.
Weather permitting, incredible northern lights displays will be visible directly overhead in most northern communities.
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