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.
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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.