A strong geomagnetic storm will create conditions that could allow keen observers to see the Northern Lights overhead in Vermont and New York overnight.The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said a G3-level storm has been observed on Thursday, meaning there is more than a 50% probability that folks could see an aurora if skies are clear.The storm will likely peak between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Friday. Viewing conditions over Vermont and New York are expected to be good as well, with mostly clear skies around 10 a.m. and some fog after midnight.For the best chance to see an aurora, you should look north, and avoid city lights. You can also use your iPhone or Android phone’s camera app to view the sky for a better chance to see an aurora, as the camera’s sensor is more sensitive than the human eye when it comes to viewing atmospheric disturbances.You can also try a simple three-second time exposure on your phone to capture the aurora for an Instagram-worthy shot!
A strong geomagnetic storm will create conditions that could allow keen observers to see the Northern Lights overhead in Vermont and New York overnight.
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said a G3-level storm has been observed on Thursday, meaning there is more than a 50% probability that folks could see an aurora if skies are clear.
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The storm will likely peak between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Friday. Viewing conditions over Vermont and New York are expected to be good as well, with mostly clear skies around 10 a.m. and some fog after midnight.
For the best chance to see an aurora, you should look north, and avoid city lights. You can also use your iPhone or Android phone’s camera app to view the sky for a better chance to see an aurora, as the camera’s sensor is more sensitive than the human eye when it comes to viewing atmospheric disturbances.
You can also try a simple three-second time exposure on your phone to capture the aurora for an Instagram-worthy shot!
