What causes the northern lights? An expert explains geomagnetic storms
A massive sunspot is causing a geomagnetic storm in space. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
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A massive sunspot is causing a geomagnetic storm in space. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A massive sunspot on the sun could make the northern lights visible to millions.
A massive sunspot pointed toward Earth could bring the northern lights to your backyard.
The solar flare is likely the most powerful since 2017.
There's a chance parts of New England could see the aurora borealis.
The forecast for the aurora borealis has changed.
The aurora borealis could be seen around the world, including in Western Massachusetts.
The northern lights were on full display Thursday night due to an increase in atmospheric activity that caused them to be seen further south than usual.
The northern lights were on full display Thursday night due to an increase in atmospheric activity that caused them to be seen further south than usual. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The aurora borealis could be seen in western Massachusetts during a severe geomagnetic storm.
A powerful geomagnetic storm made the northern lights visible in Massachusetts.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared a time-lapse of the aurora borealis.
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports
There was a different kind of show lighting up the sky this July 4th weekend in part of New England.
The aurora borealis could be seen from the Mount Washington Observatory on Monday morning.
There was plenty to see in the sky this weekend in New England.
The aurora borealis - also known as the Northern Lights - dazzled in New Hampshire, Maine and even parts of Massachusetts.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared a stunning photo from the summit of the aurora borealis.
An initially promising U.S. forecast for the northern lights has gone bust.
The strength of this aurora may reach the northern tier of Massachusetts.
Those in Maine and Vermont should keep an eye to the night sky.
Many Americans and Canadians have a great chance to see the northern lights on Friday night and early Saturday morning.
The far northern portion of our nation may experience an Aurora Borealis display Sunday night.
We are now under a "Geomagnetic Storm Watch" for July 16-17.
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