As panicky headlines have probably told you by now, a magnetic storm is headed our way. It likely won’t have any effect on our lives, but it will fill the atmosphere with charged particles, which in turn means we’ll get a rare chance to see the Northern Lights today, March 14th, and tomorrow, March 15th. If you want a chance to see this rare sight, here’s what you have to do.
Go north, as in Maine, Washington state, or Michigan:
The Northern Lights are still, you know, to the north, so you should head towards Canada for a shot at seeing them. Bring cold weather gear, as it’s still winter in that part of the world.
Find a place as isolated as possible:
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Unfortunately, light pollution is getting more intense, so you’re going to want to find a relatively isolated area, like a national park willing to let you in at night or a small town that isn’t too busy.
Bring binoculars or a telescope:
The lights likely won’t be as intense as the fodder of motivational posters and National Geographic photography, so you might want to bring something that lets you take a closer look. And if you want to photograph them, familiarize yourself with the necessary steps.
Yes, it’ll be a bit of a haul, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime shot that doesn’t involve sled dogs and potential trespassing. If you see the lights, show us your photos in the comments!
