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Northern Lights May Dazzle Again Over Bay Area Skies Tonight (Nov. 12)

Peak viewing expected around midnight in Marin, Sonoma, and North Bay hills.
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Heads up, Bay Area. The Northern Lights are back.

After lighting up skies across Novato, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and San Rafael last night, the aurora borealis could return tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 12) thanks to a rare geomagnetic storm.

When to look: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (best around midnight)
Where: Look north and find a dark spot away from city lights. Marin, Sonoma, and the North Bay hills could get the best views.
Pro tip: Even if you cannot see much with your eyes, your phone camera may pick up the colors.

NOAA says tonight’s storm is a G3 (strong) so Northern California has a solid chance at another light show.

Grab a blanket, find a dark spot, and keep your eyes on the northern horizon. This could be your only chance this decade to see the aurora from the Bay.

h/t: KTVU

View a timelapse by photographer Brian Fulda on ABC7.

 

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