The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, were expected to appear overnight around the NYC and New Jersey area.

The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction between the sun’s solar winds and the Earth’s magnetic field. The best time ...

Experts say that the expanded aurora may be visible in parts of the world for as many as a couple days – but that by Friday night the lights should be out in New York City.

The Northern Lights glowed over Upstate New York on the evening of Oct. 10, 2024. Seen in Cape Vincent, 1000 Islands region.