NOAA Predicts Northern Lights Visibility in Rhode Island Due to Geomagnetic Storm
A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to make the northern lights visible in Rhode Island tonight, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. The storm, classified as a G3 with a Planetary K-index of seven, indicates that the auroras will extend further from the poles, potentially reaching the Ocean State. This phenomenon is due to three coronal mass ejections from the Sun, with one having an Earth-directed component. While Rhode Island is on the edge of the visibility zone, clear skies may aid in viewing the lights, which might be more visible through a cellphone camera. Maine is predicted to have the best visibility among New England states. 
