New Jersey
Could you see the northern lights tonight, tomorrow in NJ? Here’s when, where to see it
Space weather: Solar flares cause stunning Northern Lights in US
Strong solar flares hurled plasma at Earth, causing amazing auroras. These storms are rare, but thanks to space weather tracking, impacts are minimal.
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A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce dazzling displays of color over the night sky in states across the Northeast, potentially reaching as far south as New Jersey.
The sun emitted a burst of highly energetic particles on Sunday, called coronal mass ejections, that should reach Earth by tonight, thus triggering colorful geomagnetic storms across the northern U.S. states. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued a storm watch for April 16, but said in a post on X on Tuesday they are monitoring the magnetic energy that could bump the storm to a higher level.
The storm, caused by a coronal mass ejection, or eruption of solar material, is developing tonight, with chances to view the dancing glow of the northern lights tonight, April 15, and on Wednesday, April 16. If it’s anything like last year’s majestical display in New Jersey, it might be worth heading outside for a potential peek.
Here’s what we know about the timing and potential to see it from New Jersey, as well as how to view it from your phone:
What are the northern lights? What is the aurora borealis?
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are the result of electrically charged particles from the Sun and gases in Earth’s outer atmosphere known for creating ribbons of colorful light in the night sky, often shades of green, red or purple.
Forecasters say electromagnetic activity is increasing as the sun continues to reach the height of its 11-year solar cycle, which is 2025, according to NASA. While we see the famous display as a striking sight, these solar eruptions bring potential impacts to power grids, satellite signals, radio communications, navigation and GPS, depending on their strength according to NOAA.
Aurora borealis forecast: When can I see the northern lights?
A geomagnetic storm watch for a “moderate storm” has been issued for April 16 by the Space Weather Prediction Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. While still being monitored, the storm may be best viewed tonight, Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16.
Predicting the timing is difficult since experts have to monitor the strength and orientation of the magnetic energy, but the best time is after sunset and before sunrise.
Will NJ see the northern lights? See the list of states
The northern lights are expected to glow in the night sky over portions of the Northeastern states in areas as far south as Pennsylvania and New York. It also has the potential to reach into New Jersey; Accuweather said Monday if the geomagnetic storms are stronger than expected, “the aurora could be visible even further south.”
As of now, here are the best states to view the storm in the Northeast region:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Maine
Other states that may be able to view the storm are: North Dakota; Montana; Minnesota; Washington; Michigan; Wisconsin; Oregon; Idaho; Wyoming; Iowa; Nebraska; and Illinois.
How can I see the northern lights? Here’s some tips
Northern lights forecasts can be found on NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center website, which provides short- and three-day forecasts for possible activity.
The best way to capture the northern lights is through your cell phone, even when they aren’t visible to the naked eye. Ensure your cellphone or camera is on long-exposure mode, point to the sky with a steady hand and snap the photo.
Also consider where you are; dark areas away from city lights are best, such as a local park. And be sure to check your local forecast; if there are clouds in the sky, it may just disrupt the entire show.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
New Jersey
Woman charged with theft for taking dog outside N.J. home, police say
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
Last month, William Chan told CBS News New York his dog, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu-Yorkshire Terrier mix named Rocky, somehow got out of the house on April 5 while his nephew was dog-sitting.
The Clifton Police Department said investigators determined that while Rocky was loose, he ran down the street and was running in or near the road at times.
Video shows Rocky did eventually return to his own yard, and a child holding a blanket can be seen chasing the dog before a woman gets out of a black SUV parked in the road. Rocky then runs onto the back porch of his home, where the woman and child corner him, grab him with a blanket, take him back to the SUV, and drive away.
The family said Rocky was wearing a harness and ID tag at the time.
Police said the woman did not make any attempt to talk to anyone inside the home or any neighbors, and neither animal control nor police received any calls about a loose dog being found on that day.
Chan called police on April 6 to report that Rocky had possibly been stolen, and investigators were later able to identify 29-year-old Mery Cepeda-Chevalier, of Newark, as a person of interest.
Officers spotted Cepeda-Chevalier’s vehicle in Passaic on April 8 and pulled her over, police said.
According to police, Cepeda-Chevalier cooperated with detectives, admitted she had Rocky, and agreed to have the detectives follow her back to her home. She then handed over the dog, and detectives reunited Rocky with his family.
On Thursday, Cepeda-Chevalier was charged via summons with one count of theft of a domestic companion animal.
New Jersey
Browns Hand Out New Jersey Uniform Numbers for All 10 Draftees, Plus a Dozen UDFAs
The Cleveland Browns announced jersey numbers for all 10 draftees, as the team’s rookie minicamp is underway at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
While First-round picks Spencer Fano and KC Concepcion had already shown off their numbers — 55 and 17, respectively .. at their introductory press conference a few days ago, the jersey numbers for other rookies hadn’t been disclosed until today.
Second-round wideout Denzel Boston will now wear No. 12, quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ old number. Sanders, a fifth-rounder last year, had previously announced a switch to his old college No. 2 beforehand.
Fifth-round linebacker Justin Jefferson has been assigned jersey No. 10, which was used by last year’s second-round running back Quinshon Judkins. No announcement has been made yet on Judkins possibly changing his number, though. He wore No. 1 at Ohio State.
Not all jersey numbers are available in Cleveland, as the team has officially retired five of them: 14 (Otto Graham), 32 (Jim Brown), 45 (Ernie Davis), 46 (Don Fleming) and 76 (Lou Groza).
|
Jersey |
Round |
Pick |
Name |
Position |
School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
55 |
1 |
9 |
Spencer Fano |
OT |
Utah |
|
17 |
1 |
24 |
KC Concepcion |
WR |
Texas A&M |
|
12 |
2 |
39 |
Denzel Boston |
WR |
Washington |
|
28 |
2 |
58 |
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren |
S |
Toledo |
|
58 |
3 |
86 |
Austin Barber |
OT |
Florida |
|
52 |
5 |
146 |
Parker Brailsford |
C |
Alabama |
|
10 |
5 |
149 |
Justin Jefferson |
LB |
Alabama |
|
18 |
5 |
170 |
Joe Royer |
TE |
Cincinnati |
|
15 |
6 |
182 |
Taylen Green |
QB |
Arkansas |
|
48 |
7 |
248 |
Carsen Ryan |
TE |
BYU |
At this point in time, eiht of the 10 rookies drafted by Cleveland in last months 2026 NFL Draft have signed their contracts. The only still-unsigned draftees are wideout Concepcion and safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
In these cases, players sign a participation agreement that covers the team’s liability during the event, ensuring players are covered for injury.
Browns officially add 12 undrafted free agents
Cleveland also announced the formal signing of 12 undrafted free agents to complete it’s rookie class.
The most notable name on this list appears to be Logan Fano, a defensive end out of Utah who just happens to be Spencer Fano’s brother.
All undrafted free agent rookies were also assigned their numbers for the Browns’ rookie minicamp.
|
Jersey |
Name |
Position |
School |
|---|---|---|---|
|
29 |
Davon Booth |
RB |
Mississippi State |
|
34 |
Zion Washington |
S |
Boise State |
|
36 |
TJ Harden |
RB |
SMU |
|
36 |
Wes Pahl |
P |
Oklahoma State |
|
38 |
Kole Wilson |
WR |
Baylor |
|
43 |
Nate Evans |
CB |
Delaware |
|
47 |
DeCarlos Nicholson |
CB |
USC |
|
60 |
Izavion Miller |
OT |
Auburn |
|
64 |
Tyreak Sapp |
DE |
Florida |
|
66 |
Bernard Gooden |
DT |
LSU |
|
90 |
Khordae Sydnor |
DE |
Vanderbilt |
|
97 |
Logan Fano |
DE |
Utah |
Other players that have reportedly accepted invites to Browns’ rookie minicamp include Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes, West Virginia linebacker Reid Carrico, Fordham linebacker James Conway, and Bowling Green tight end Jyrin Johnson.
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New Jersey
Crash closes Route 38 in Hainesport, New Jersey
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, has forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The crash happened on Route 38 near Creek Road at around 9:30 p.m. Chopper 3 was over the scene, where two cars were badly damaged.
According to Burlington County dispatch, several people were injured in the crash.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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