CONNECTICUT, USA — Wow, hopefully you had a chance to view the Northern Lights Friday night. An exceptionally impressive geomagnetic solar storm continues this weekend, and the Aurora will be visible again over parts of the United States both tonight and Sunday night.
So many of our viewers shared pictures of Friday night's sky:
Northern Lights seen in Connecticut sky
If the solar storm continues into tonight, we may have another shot at viewing it. At least the skies will clear out that will allow for possible viewing.
Weather-wise for Mother's Day, it will be mostly cloudy and cool.
We can't rule out the chance for a light shower or sprinkle, but it doesn't look too bad. Most of the time should be dry and cooler with high temperatures in the 50s to near 60, warmest inland. There is also the chance that you see a few intervals of sun, especially in eastern Connecticut.
The sky begins clearing this evening. If the Aurora extends far enough south, there will be a better opportunity for clear viewing.
Our stretch of nice Mondays continues with drier and warmer conditions heading back to work and school next week. There's a slight chance for a shower in the afternoon or evening, especially in western Connecticut.
Tuesday will be the warmest day of the upcoming week. Expect a mix of sun & clouds, warmer and dry with highs in the mid-upper 70s.
Wednesday brings a higher chance for rain as a system approaches from the southwest.
Forecast Details:
MOTHER'S DAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance for sprinkles or a shower. High: 50s to near 60.
TONIGHT: Becoming clear (possible viewing for another Aurora), cool. Low: 40s.
MONDAY: Mix of sun and clouds, pleasant. High: 65-70.
TUESDAY: Sun to clouds, warmer. High: Low to mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Periods of rain. High: 60s.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers. High: Low 70s.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. High: Low to mid 70s.
SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Showers possible. High: 65-70.
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