There has been some big explosions on the sun and the "solar rain" is heading towards earth. If want to see or possibly photography the Northern Lights here is a place to get some tips and you can sign up for an email notification of possible solar activity that might result in the northern lights. The estimate for possible lights in the northeast sky point to te best chance for tonight (Aug 4th) and Thursday night (Aug 5th).
Tips on the northern lights: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/Aurora/index.html
sign up for email notice on Aural activity:
https://pss.swpc.noaa.gov/MainMenuWebForm.aspx
Posted by Greg Lessard on August 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Very cool post Jim. If I read it correctly, they are predicting that you will have to be in very northern NH, Vt, or Maine to have a chance to see them tonight. That is just a prediction.
I am glad that you posted the email notice sign up. I am looking forward to a chance to photograph the lights in southern New England. Pretty rare, but according to NOAA, it happens.
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1 repliesTips on the northern lights: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/Aurora/index.html
NOAA Aural forecast: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/index.html
sign up for email notice on Aural activity:
https://pss.swpc.noaa.gov/MainMenuWebForm.aspx
I am glad that you posted the email notice sign up. I am looking forward to a chance to photograph the lights in southern New England. Pretty rare, but according to NOAA, it happens.
Thanks Jim!