You might be able to see the Northern Lights in Northeast Ohio tonight/tomorrow morning
We are “look at the sky” kinds of people here, and it’s about to do something really cool.
For a short window, the northern lights can be viewed in northern Ohio on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning,. The down side: Cleveland is expected to see some cloud cover which could make it all moot. The phenomenon is caused by a geomagnetic storm — the Kp-index, better known as a planetary index, has a scale that goes up to nine. Any occurrence above five is considered a geomagnetic storm, and lucky for us, the scale hits a six on Thursday. This means the aurora moves far from its poles and becomes bright and active.
says the best time to view the aurora is usually between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. Some hot tips for you if you're already planning to watch:Check the forecast for signs of clouds or rain You need a clear and dark sky to see the lights work their magic.The aurora borealis can be viewed from any direction, so look up. The University of Alaska Fairbanks recommends looking to the northern horizon for when activity picks up, however.
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