GROTON, Conn. – The Northern Lights, scientifically known as the Aurora Borealis, were visible Thursday night in Groton and Mystic at around 7:15 p.m.
The phenomenon is an incredibly rare experience in the Northeast, especially as
light pollution often obscures a lot of the visibility in cities. This event was caused by a G4-level solar storm that hit the Earth on October 10 and October 11.
Many students and residents took to social media like Snapchat and Instagram to publish photos of the Northern Lights as
seen from just outside of their homes.
The Northern Lights happen when particles from the sun are ejected and interact with the Earth’s magnetic field, colliding with gasses in the atmosphere. As a result, small flashes of colorful light are produced in the sky.
The last time the Northern Lights were seen in Connecticut was May 10 of this year.
The Northern Lights were also visible in Brooklyn in New York City, Boston, and other cities across the Northeastern U.S.
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Avery Sanchez • Oct 13, 2024 at 4:03 pm
“Aurora Borealis!? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your kitchen!?”