The Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Pennsylvania This Week Due To A Solar Storm
The year 2020 has proven to be a challenge in more ways than one, but one thing for sure is that celestial happenings have been stellar for most of the year. And this week we’re in for a show in Pennsylvania after a solar storm that began yesterday has pushed the cosmic Northern Lights farther down into the atmosphere than is normal. Seeing these lights from Pennsylvania could be considered a rare occurrence. And this may be the rare moment!
Back in the spring and summer, we were treated to all sorts of interesting things to look for in the night skies.
One of them, a comet that hasn't been seen since the ancient Egyptians would have gazed upon it, whizzed right over the Keystone State. Those who had a front row seat will remember that sighting for years to come.
And later this month, a miraculous Christmas star is set to make an appearance above Pennsylvania for the first time in 800 years.
In fact, due to a last-minute solar storm, much of northern America will have a great opportunity to witness the aurora borealis tonight and tomorrow night (Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11, 2020).
For the best chance of viewing the lights, you'll simply want to find a very dark viewing spot that's free of as much light pollution as possible. And then simply turn toward the north and set your gaze upon the horizon.
Have you been fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights over Pennsylvania before? We’d love to hear from you and see your photos. Post in the comments and then go share your photos from this week’s show in our Pennsylvania Nature Lovers Group on Facebook!
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
