Aurora Borealis Visible in North Carolina
Visible from Blue Ridge Parkway and near Asheville
Keep an eye on the skies on Saturday night
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, primarily visible at high latitude regions. The aurora borealis is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field. The charged particles enter the Earth's atmosphere and collide with gas particles, causing the ionization or excitation of these particles. The ionized particles return to their ground state, releasing energy in the form of light.
The aurora borealis is usually only found within the Arctic Circle, but it can sometimes be seen as far south as the United States. This is because the Earth's magnetic field is not uniform, and there are some areas where the field is weaker. When the solar wind is strong, it can push the aurora borealis further south than usual.
The aurora borealis does not need to be directly overhead to be observed. It can be seen from as much as 1,000 km away when the conditions are right. The best time to see the aurora borealis is during the winter months, when the nights are longer and the sky is darker.
If you are in the area of the Blue Ridge Parkway or near Asheville, North Carolina, keep an eye on the skies on Saturday night. There is a chance that you will be able to see the aurora borealis.
This is the second time in a month that people in the area have been able to see the aurora borealis. The first time was on April 10, 2024. The aurora borealis is a rare sight in North Carolina, so don't miss this opportunity to see it.
Published May 10, 2024
Updated May 11, 2024 2:13 pm
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