Here's When The Northern Lights Could Be Visible In Fairfield County

DANBURY, CT — Fairfield County residents could have a chance to see the Northern Lights on Thursday and Friday nights as forecasters monitor a strong geomagnetic storm expected to impact Earth.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3, or strong, geomagnetic storm watch for June 4-5 after multiple coronal mass ejections, or eruptions of solar material, were launched from the sun earlier this week.

According to NOAA, the storm could produce aurora displays farther south than usual. While visibility is never guaranteed, weather conditions across Connecticut appear favorable on Thursday evening with mostly clear skies.

The best viewing window is typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Residents hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora should seek out dark locations with a clear view of the northern horizon. Possible viewing spots around Fairfield County include:

• Holcombe Hill Wildlife Preserve, Newtown
• Bennett's Pond State Park, Ridgefield
• Collis P. Huntington State Park, Redding and Bethel
• Webb Mountain Park, Monroe
• Tarrywile Park, Danbury
• Open shoreline areas along Candlewood Lake in Brookfield and New Fairfield
• Devil's Den Preserve, Weston and Redding

Experts recommend getting away from streetlights and allowing your eyes time to adjust to the darkness for the best chance of spotting the colorful display.