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Yes, there's a good chance the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) could be visible from Long Island tonight (January 20, 2026) due to a strong geomagnetic storm, but you'll need dark skies away from city lights and should look north after sunset, with peak viewing between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to recent forecasts and meteorologists.
How to Watch:
  1. Find Dark Skies: Get as far away from city lights as possible.
  2. Look North: Face the northern horizon.
  3. Time it Right: The best viewing window is generally from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., but it can happen after sunset or before sunrise.
  4. Check Forecasts: Keep an eye on the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) for real-time updates.
Why Tonight?
A severe geomagnetic storm is pushing the aurora farther south, making it visible in states like New York, where it's usually rare. While predictions can change, there's a strong possibility of seeing the lights tonight, says meteorologists like Rich Hoffman of News12 Long Island.
 
Models across the board shifted significantly N/NW overnight! If the trend continues, will have to watch for mixing for coastal areas of the northern Mid-Atlantic. Ratios would be lower. For example, the Euro ensemble mean and Model Blend both increased by around 3 inches on Long Island, which is an incredible shift. Model Blend basically has 13 inches now for Long Island and the Euro ensemble mean is up to 10 inches.
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New dynamic ratio Model Blend snow map hasn't really shifted since earlier this morning. It still has as much as 14 inches for Long Island. I'd be worried that it has amounts too high in the Delmarva area near the coast.
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