Chance of northern lights in New York reduced

The latest forecast has reduced New York’s odds of getting to view the northern lights this week, but there’s still a chance some New Yorkers could catch the aurora borealis in the sky later this week.

New York was originally one of 17 states predicted to possibly see the northern lights but some of those factors have changed, meteorologists said Tuesday.

While New York is not currently listed as a place that has a chance of seeing the lights, the forecast could still change before Thursday. If viewing the northern lights is on your bucket list, you’ll want to be ready. Here’s everything you need to know about catching a glimpse.

Where could the northern lights appear in New York?

A previous forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute stated the northern lights could be visible low on the horizon in New York, but the current forecast no longer lists the state as a potential location.

What time will the northern lights be visible?

The best viewing time is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center says. Clear skies are necessary for people hoping to get a look, meaning those interested should try to distance themselves from city light pollution.

As the day approaches, NOAA will monitor the geomagnetic activity and release a forecast of its own.

A northern lights show in 17 states:Here’s where you might view them.

Where else can the northern lights be seen?

Other states that might get their own chance to see the lights include:

• Alaska
• Montana
• South Dakota
• Wisconsin
• Michigan
• Oregon

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When was the last major northern light event in the U.S.?

A geomagnetic storm, defined by the NOAA as a major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere, occurred in April and made light visible in 30 states. The aurora could be seen in parts of Iowa, North Dakota and…