Published October 11. 2024 02:46PM
The Northern Lights put on quite a show throughout the area Thursday night. Rare in this area, the lights, known as the aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction between the Earth’s magnetic field and charged particles from the sun. This is the second occurrence this year. They were also visible in May, but were more widespread on Thursday.
Above: The Northern Lights put on quite a show throughout the area Thursday night. Rare in this area, the lights, known as the aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction between the Earth’s magnetic field and charged particles from the sun. This is the second occurrence this year. They were also visible in May, but were more widespread on Thursday. The view from Preachers Camp at Beltzville State Park Thursday evening. LYNN SHUPP PHOTOGRAPHY
Left: The view from Buck Mountain Road near the Carbon County line. KELLY MONITZ SOCHA
Left: The Northern Lights shimmer in the north sky over the Tamaqua Area School District Administration Building on West Broad Street at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The rare spectacle was visible just after sunset and might repeat again Friday. DONALD R. SERFASS/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWSSee additional photos on Page 2.
Above: A view of the northern lights just outside of Nesquehoning early Thursday night. AMY MILLER/TIMES NEWS