There's a chance to see northern lights in VT tonight. When to look

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A powerful G4 geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible as far south as Alabama.

The best chance to see the aurora is typically between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in a dark location away from city lights.

Cloudy skies and snow may obstruct the view in some areas, such as Vermont.

The northern lights could be visible as far south as Alabama, as a powerful solar storm lights up the skies.

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a watch for a G4 geomagnetic storm on Nov. 11. They said the storm will be severe on Nov. 12, strong on Nov. 13 and minor on Nov. 14.

But the show could start as soon as tonight, Nov. 11

"Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California, the alert said.

All of Vermont is in the potential view line, but cloudy ski