Northern lights might be visible in Northeast Ohio over next few days

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Northeast Ohio residents might need a uncommon likelihood to see one of many world’s nice wonders … with out having to journey a whole lot of miles north.

The Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there presently is a probably sturdy geomagnetic storm that might final by way of Friday. Photo voltaic flares from the storm can disrupt communications, the electrical energy grid, navigation, radio, and satellite tv for pc operations, in accordance with the NOAA.

That’s the draw back. However the silver lining is the aurora borealis, also referred to as the northern lights, might be pushed fairly a bit south from its normal place over the polar area, making it seen in areas the place its not often seen.

NOAA forecasters say auroras could be seen within the Cleveland space and far of the northern U.S., together with Pennsylvania, Oregon, and probably as far south as Iowa.

The auroras can be seen on the low horizon and are greatest seen between 11 p.m. and three a.m. It’s unlikely they might be seen within the metropolis or different city areas due to an excessive amount of mild air pollution, so the most effective likelihood is to search out an space that’s as darkish as attainable.

The NOAA has an aurora forecast right here.