The Northern Lights May Be Visible Over New Hampshire This Week Due To A Solar Storm

There’s always something special happening here in New Hampshire, but it’s not every day we have access to one of the most famed celestial events in the world! While we’re used to the idea that seeing the Northern Lights means traveling to a place like Iceland or Scandinavia, we could not be more thrilled at the prospect of seeing the display right here!

The Northern Lights are also referred to as the Polar Lights or the Aurora Borealis. While they’re typically visible in Arctic regions in countries like Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, this week New Hampshirites will have a chance to get in on the action!

Typically the result of magnetic activity and solar winds, this week's display will be a bit different.

This week's fun is the result of a huge G3 solar storm taking place on December 10th. There's also going to be more magnetic activity than normal which means the lights could be visible anywhere above the green line on this map. So, along with New Hampshire any state above South Carolina has a chance to catch them.

While the Northern Lights can come in a range of colors including pinks, purples, blues and greens we're expecting to see primarily green here in New Hampshire.

Because the lights will be faint, it's best to be in a place with little to no light pollution. So try to avoid the state's larger cities and towns.

Instead, make your way to the woods or higher ground. Those in northern New Hampshire will be in a great position since that region is smack in the middle of some of the best viewing in the northeast.

So, grab some warm clothes and start planning your viewing. This is sure to be a special night if the clouds stay away!

The solar storm that allows all of this to happen will take place from December 9th through December 11th, but December 10th is expected to be the most impressive display. A great way to make sure you can spot it is to be sure you’re looking at the northern sky. And if you see something, let us know!

If you miss the Northern Lights you can still check out some other lights! These 7 small towns in New Hampshire honor Christmas in the most magical way.