Last Chance to See Northern Lights in New York City Tonight

New York – New Yorkers have another chance see the northern lights brighten the night sky.

Monday will be the last night to see the aurora borealis, which first appeared on Friday when the strongest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years arrived on Earth.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said early Monday the A G5 storm had downgraded to a G3but moderate to strong geomagnetic storms are still likely on Monday, followed by minor storms on Tuesday.

Where to see the northern lights tonight in New York

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While upstate New York and other parts of the US saw the light show on Friday night, most of New York City and its suburbs missed out.

Light pollution will remain a challenge near the city on Monday, but skies are expected to be clearer with fewer clouds.

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Locations further north, such as Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties, will have the best chance of visibility.

CBS New York’s Vanessa Murdock recommends finding an open field or flat area with a clear view of the horizon.

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On Friday night, the G5 storm registered a Kp index of 8 – the highest to hit the region in more than 20 years. The G3 storm now has a Kp index of 7 upstate.

Amateur photographers discuss the spectacular celestial show

Mike Mazzuca has a handy digital camera that he uses to capture amazing views of the landscape and wildlife, but on Friday he drove to Ulster from his home in Dutchess and used his smartphone to capture images of the northern lights.

“The color was purple-red, the way it just painted the sky, it was very magical. It felt heavenly. I thanked God. I’m religious, and I said thank you for letting me see this ,” Mazzuca said. “The northern lights… you’ve seen something special.”

Arthur Scrima, another photography enthusiast, took colorful pictures of the lights from his backyard in Orange County.

“It started appearing 360 degrees around the sky,” said Scrima, who also recorded the solar eclipse back in April. “I went off my porch. My parents were with me too, taking pictures, showing each other. It was great to get my family together too.”

New Yorkers share northern lights photos

Observer Beth Erickson shared this photo of the northern lights seen in Stormville, New York.

Beth Erickson

Observer Dina Astras shared this photo of the northern lights seen in Chester, New York.

Dina Astras

Observer Michael Creed shared this photo of the northern lights seen in Sag Harbor, New York.

Michael Creed

Observer Debra Harvey shared this photo of the northern lights seen in Sag Harbor, New York.

Debra Harvey

Northern Lights in New Jersey & Connecticut

Observer Rajat Madevan shared this photo of the northern lights seen in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

Rajat Madevan

Observer Ryland Edwards shared this photo of the northern lights seen in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Ryland Edwards

See more pictures of the northern lights around the world hereand stay tuned to CBS New York’s First Alert Weather team for the latest forecast as tonight’s view approaches.

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