The northern lights were visible across much of New England, including in Boston, Friday night as a powerful geomagnetic storm arrived from the sun.
The storm is categorized as a G5 — the highest on the scale — and is the most powerful since at least 2003. It brings the possibility of blackouts, but also allows the aurora borealis to be seen much farther south than usual.
Photos show the lights across Massachusetts, and at our sister station in NBC Connecticut.
Stunning photos of the aurora borealis over Mass., NH
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Photos: Northern Lights visible in Connecticut
Miss the show? There's a chance the lights will return Saturday night! Here's our aurora borealis forecast for New England.
