CLEVELAND (WJW / AP) – Northeast Ohioans may catch a glimpse of the northern lights this weekend.
According to FOX 8 meteorologists, a coronal mass ejection (CME) could cause a strong solar storm, meaning the aurora borealis may be visible farther south than normal Friday and Saturday night, including here in Ohio.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Center released visibility forecast maps on Friday, showing the view line just above Ohio Friday night and through Ohio Saturday night.
To spot the aurora in Northeast Ohio, you will likely need to look low on the horizon using a camera with a long exposure.
NOAA says the northern lights can been seen just after sunset to just before sunrise. According to experts, the best time to catch the lights is typically between dusk and midnight.
But will the forecast cooperate? FOX 8 Meteorologist Dontae Jones says cloudy conditions are expected to clear out tonight.