RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina residents may catch a rare Northern Lights display tonight into early Tuesday as meteorological fall begins. Clear skies across Wake County boost viewing chances, making highways like I-40 potential hot spots for skywatchers late tonight.
According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a coronal mass ejection traveling more than 2 million mph could fuel auroras as far south as Virginia, Kentucky, and the Carolinas through Tuesday morning. While the strongest displays are expected across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, skies over Raleigh may faintly glow if conditions remain clear.
Drivers traveling late on I-40 and I-440 should pull over safely if they plan to view the sky, as distracted driving poses risks. Residents are encouraged to find dark areas away from city lights for the best chance to see the aurora…