You may not have to travel far in order to witness one of nature’s most spectacular light shows. Thanks to a winter storm blowing in, The Northern Lights may be visible here in Connecticut! That’s right – you don’t need to board a plane to Norway in order to see this phenomenon. Keep your eyes on the sky on December 10 and 11. If you’re lucky, you may just experience something magical.
When electrons collide with atmosphere near the North Pole, the Northern Lights shine bright.
Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon/Getty Images The result is a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of color. Seeing this natural display belongs on everyone’s bucket list!
Typically, these vibrant green and purple hues are only visible in arctic regions such as Greenland and Finland.
Photos by Tai GinDa/Getty Images Alaska is the only place in America that gets regular views of the Aurora Borealis.
Thanks to a geomagnetic storm, the lights may be visible here in Connecticut.
Arctic-Images/Getty Images According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the storm will take place until December 11.
Areas above the green line on the map may just be in for a treat.
Image: Geophysical Institute Of Alaska
Though Connecticut’s light show won’t be as impressive as the views in the arctic, we may be lucky enough to see faint glimmers of green light shine through the atmosphere.
Photo by Hanneke Luijting/Getty Images Light pollution could potentially dilute the views. For the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights, visit a remote location in northern Connecticut.
Cross your fingers for clear skies and dark nights! If we’re lucky, we may just end 2020 with some awe-inspiring sights.
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Are you going to try and watch the Northern Lights in Connecticut? If so, we want to hear all about your experience! Share your photos and stories with us in the comments below.
Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon/Getty Images
The result is a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of color. Seeing this natural display belongs on everyone’s bucket list!
Photos by Tai GinDa/Getty Images
Alaska is the only place in America that gets regular views of the Aurora Borealis.
Arctic-Images/Getty Images
According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the storm will take place until December 11.
Image: Geophysical Institute Of Alaska
Photo by Hanneke Luijting/Getty Images
Light pollution could potentially dilute the views. For the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights, visit a remote location in northern Connecticut.
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