Will the Northern Lights be visible in Tennessee?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — We have learned that forecasting the chance to see the Northern Lights as far south as Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is a little like weather forecasting — not a perfect science.

But the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a “Geomagnetic Storm Watch” for Thursday night with a level G 4 (of 5) geomagnetic storm forecast through 1 a.m. Friday.

Unfortunately, they do not forecast them to be seen as far south as our area. The red line on the map below is the farthest they expect them to be seen.

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However, last Monday, we had a G 3 Geomagnetic Storm and we received these pictures from Tim Ferris in Hendersonville and James Pettus in West Nashville.

It should be noted that Tim Ferris told us that he used a long exposure on his cell phone that enhanced the light.

During the viewing of the Northern Lights last May , the pictures taken on most cell phones showed the lights better than the naked eye, even without special exposure.

So, it will be worth it to go to a dark place and get a clear view so you can look low on the horizon.

If we get lucky enough to see the Northern Lights again, send your pictures to pix@wkrn.com .

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