The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a geomagnetic storm watch for the night. It's the second time in a month that there's a potential the lights could be seen in the state. Keep up with New York City news by signing up for Patch's newsletter and breaking news alerts. The storm is classified as a "G3" — or "strong" — on the Space Weather Prediction Center's five-point scale , and previously the aurora has been seen as low as Illinois and Oregon with a storm of that strength.
A NOAA spokesman told Patch the storm is expected to start during daylight hours and, if it persists, will be visible at night. The best chance to view the aurora will be overnight Saturday into Sunday, the spokesman said.
The storm watch was issued as a response to a coronal mass ejection on Thursday, which are "large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun's corona," according to NOAA. The forecast in the New York area is not great for viewing. And, of course, finding a dark enough spot in New York City is an almost impossible challenge. The best bet for viewing is to get away from the city to somewhere with a clear view of the northern horizon. The Space Weather Prediction Center has a handy explainer for the conditions needed in a particular location to actually be able to see the aurora.
The more solar wind interacts with our magnetic field, the stronger the potential impact. On Monday, NOAA predicts weak fluctuations in power grids and a minor impact on satellite orientations are possible. NOAA rates geomagnetic storms on a scale of one to five, based on how much disturbance they cause. One is a minor storm that only slightly impacts satellites, while five is a major event that could cause widespread blackouts and damage electrical transformers.
The higher the category, the farther south the aurora gets pushed. A storm rated five could lead people as far south as Florida and Texas to glimpse the northern lights.
For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. It's even more special when you get the rare chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
All of New York State will be able to see it, weather permitting of course. The sad news is much of the state will see cloud cover this weekend with rain showers and cold fronts moving through, but if you get breaks in the clouds at night, make sure to take a look up because you never know if you'll see a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
I have never seen the Northern Lights, unfortunately, but it looks gorgeous based on all the photos and videos I have seen.
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