"Northern Lights: Will Aurora Borealis Illuminate Pennsylvania and New Jersey Tonight?"

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, may be visible in the northern tier of the United States on Monday night, potentially reaching states from Maine to Washington. However, the forecast for Pennsylvania and New Jersey is uncertain, as the interaction between charged particles from the sun and the Earth's magnetic field needs to be stronger than the current outlook. Clear views of dark skies to the north will also be necessary for observers. The sun's approaching period of maximum activity in 2024-25 increases the likelihood of the aurora occasionally reaching even the modest latitudes of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.