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Boston, MA – Skywatchers across New England may have a rare chance to spot the aurora borealis overnight tonight into early Friday, as increased geomagnetic activity raises the likelihood of northern lights visibility between Thursday night, Jan. 2, and Friday morning, Jan. 3, 2026.
According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, a forecasted Kp index of 6 indicates moderately strong geomagnetic conditions, enough to push auroral visibility farther south than usual. While Alaska and northern Canada remain the most favored locations, parts of the northern United States — including New England — may catch aurora activity near the northern horizon if conditions align…