Get Ready To See The Northern Lights Across New York State

It looks like you will soon have a good chance to see the Northern Lights right here in New York State.

Over the past several months, there has been an increase in sun activity and that will increase as we move through the end of March into the month of April.

EXTRA: CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOS OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN NY

If you miss the Northern Lights over the next couple of weeks, the sun actively peaks again in September and October.

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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.

EXTRA: NORTHERN LIGHTS CAUGHT ON CAMERA IN NY

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.