The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, could be visible in parts of Pennsylvania this weekend thanks to increased solar activity.
The aurora borealis, or northern lights , could be visible in parts of Pennsylvania this weekend thanks to increased solar activity.Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8.In fact, the spectacle could be seen as far south as Alabama.On Thursday, the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch — the first since January 2005.
The stronger the geomagnetic storm or larger the amount of material ejected by the sun, the farther south the Northern Lights can be seen during a storm.How you can see the Northern LightsCheck NOAA's Aurora forecast website. It's a great resource for potential viewing times.If a Northern Lights viewing is in the forecast, check the WGAL News 8 Storm Team forecast to see if local conditions are favorable.
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