Posted in Rhode Island
December 11, 2020
The Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Rhode Island This Week Due To A Solar Storm
Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? This magnificent natural light display is rarely seen from Rhode Island, unfortunately. But right now, you just might be in luck, thanks to a solar storm happening as we speak.
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However, they can also be yellow, white, blue, violet, or even red. It all depends on the gasses in the atmosphere.
The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued geomagnetic storm watches beginning the night of Thursday, December 10, lasting through the weekend. This brief storm means the Northern Lights can be visible from North America.
As you can see, on the East Coast, this means any state north of South Carolina has a chance.
That solar energy can result in the beautiful auroral displays visible at both of the Earth's poles. This is an extremely rare occurrence.
If we do have visibility, our light show will be subtle. Still, it's fantastic to even have a shot at seeing them.
December 11th is the last night we're expected to have decent visibility, so try to get under the stars this evening, if you can.
Enjoy this rare experience, Rhode Island!
