Earlier this week, the sun saw three to four large eruptions, known as a Coronal Mass Ejection, or CME. These CMEs are expected to merge as they travel in the direction of Earth.
The Space Weather Predictions Center initially issued a Level 1 and 2 watch, but has since upgraded to a Level 3 Watch for Thursday night into Friday morning.
This larger storm could have a Kp Index, or viewing index, of 7 out of 9. Usually for Southern New England, a level 7 or 8 will make for the best conditions.
The other factor that will affect our viewing chances will be cloud cover. Right now, we're expecting mostly clear skies but clouds are forecasted to move back into the state by Friday morning.
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Click here for the most up-to-date information regarding the visibility of the Northern Lights. Peak viewing times look to be from 11 p.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Friday.
