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.

The biggest solar flare so far in 2025 means that Rhode Islanders will have another chance to see the northern lights tonight.

Many saw the lights on Nov. 11 when a severe geomagnetic storm made it possible to see the lights as far south as Florida. Tonight, an updated storm watch by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued at about 1 p.m. predicts another severe storm, meaning another chance to see the show on Nov. 12.

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

With the updated forecast, Rhode Island is now firmly in the predicted vi

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