Massive Geomagnetic Storm Will Impact Skies Above New York

The skies above New York State will be awash with red, green, and blue lights tonight.

Geomagnetic Watch Issued For Tonight

A massive geomagnetic storm is set to impact the Earth's astrosphere tonight. This has led officials to issue a geomagnetic watch.

Potential Issues Due To Geomagnetic Storm

There are some potential problems that could impact you when the storm hits the Earth's atmosphere. There could be a disruption with satellite radio and GPS systems. There could also be a reduction in solar panel efficiency.

Northern Lights Visible In New York State

The good news is that the storm is set to push the Southern boundary of the Northern Lights into New York State.

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That means tonight you should be able to see the Northern lights with the naked eye across almost all of New York State.

Best Ways To See The Northern Lights

Here are some things to do to give you the best chance to see the Northern lights tonight in New York.

Get Away From Lights - The best thing to do is get away from artificial light. The further away from street lamps and other lights, the better your chance of seeing the Northern Lights.

Best Time To See The Northern Lights - The best chance for you to see the Northern Lights is between 10 pm and 2 am.

Use A Camera - To get the best view of the lights, you should try using a camera or your phone. The lenses have a better chance of capturing the lights than your naked eye.

If you can't see the Northern Lights for yourself tonight, check out some amazing photos from past Northern Lights in New York State.