Northern lights may be visible in Vermont tonight. See map
There could be a chance to see the northern lights in Vermont tonight.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center prediction map is showing that northern Vermont has a chance of seeing the aurora borealis tonight.
The sun is currently at solar maximum, according to NASA, the peak of activity in its natural cycle, which is creating more opportunities to see the northern lights.
Here’s what to know.
Where will the northern lights be visible?
Part of New England have a chance to see the Northern Lights on Jan. 24, 2025.
Tonight’s forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center show a geomagnetic storm that could bring Vermont skies.
The storm might also be visible in New York, New Hampshire, Maine and a large swath of the northern Midwest.
When will the northern lights be visible?
The northern lights could be visible once the sun goes down in parts of the northern United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
The aurora is not visible during the daylight hours, and is usually seen just after sunset or just before sunrise, according to NOAA. The agency says the best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight.
Where to check the northern lights forecast
To track the latest northern lights forecast, check out these websites:
Melina Khan contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Northern lights Vermont: See map of where they may be visible tonight
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