Northern lights visible across southeastern Va., northeastern NC

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The northern lights provided a spectacular display of color in the night skies above Hampton Roads, Western Tidewater, the Eastern Shore and northeastern North Carolina Thursday.

WAVY viewers have been sharing their photos as the northern lights have been visible due to a severe solar storm impacting Earth.

While the northern lights are projected to be most visible in Canada and Alaska, several states in continental United States may also get a chance to see the northern lights. Areas in red on the map below have the highest likelihood of catching the aurora while those in green have a lower likelihood. Those near or above the red line, known as the view line, may still have the opportunity to see the northern lights along the northern horizon ( but may need to use a smartphone to actually see them ).

Check back with WAVY.com for more photos of the northern lights from WAVY viewers.

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