Once Again Northern Lights Will Be Visible Across New York

This year has been a very active year so far for the Northern Lights in New York and that will continue this weekend.

Clear skies and a recent solar storm will allow New Yorkers a chance to see the Northern Lights in their own backyard over the next couple of days.

READ MORE: BEST PLACES TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN NEW YORK

NOAA's latest Aurora viewing line prediction has the southern border of the Northern Lights dropping well into New York State. Most of the state will have a chance to see them, albeit faintly

WHAT IS THE AURORA BOREALIS?

The Northern Lights or Polar Lights happen when the light from the sun hits the magnetic fields of the Earth's atmosphere and produces a variety of colors.

WHEN CAN I SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?

Usually, the best time to see Aurora Borealis is between November and February but it is possible to see it outside those times. Usually, the best time to see the Northern Lights is 9 pm and 2 am.

READ MORE: CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOS OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 

CAN I SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS WITH THE NAKED EYE?

Yes, you can, but what you see won't look like the photos you see on the internet. Cameras use a form of long exposure and this allows for the capture of colors and details that are impossible for the human eye to detect.

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