Cleveland, OH – Residents across northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania may get a rare overnight spectacle as the northern lights are expected to be visible early Tuesday morning.
According to the US National Weather Service Cleveland, the best viewing window will be between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday, with skies remaining mostly clear. Communities along and near Lake Erie are expected to have the best chance of seeing the aurora borealis, particularly in areas with limited light pollution.
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are caused by solar particles colliding with Earth’s atmosphere, producing vibrant streaks of green, red, and purple in the night sky. While commonly seen in northern latitudes, sightings this far south are less frequent, making the event notable for local residents…