ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Capital Region enjoyed quite a show Tuesday night. The northern lights were visible across the northeast, showing off rays of red, green and purple.
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by electrons colliding with Earth’s upper atmosphere. The phenomenon is best seen just after sunset or just before sunrise.
Several NEWS10 viewers sent in their photos of last night’s northern lights, which can be viewed in the slideshow below. If you have any photos you would like to share, send them in an email to [email protected]!
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