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GALLERY: Northern Lights appear in Connecticut

By Bailey Wright,

2 days ago

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Some people right here in Connecticut got a surprise of a lifetime with a view of the Northern Lights Monday morning.

Cari Barnes in Ledyard saw the Northern Lights on Aug. 12, 2024.
Cari Barnes in Ledyard saw the Northern Lights on Aug. 12, 2024.
Cari Barnes in Ledyard saw the Northern Lights on Aug. 12, 2024.
News 8’s Gil Simmons saw the Northern Lights in Madison on his way to work on Aug. 12, 2024.
News 8’s Gil Simmons saw the Northern Lights in Madison on his way to work on Aug. 12, 2024.
Matthew Lindahl in Vernon saw the Northern Lights on Aug. 12, 2024.

The Northern Lights were seen mostly be those in northern Connecticut. News 8 viewers sent us photos from Ledyard, Madison and Vernon.

WTNH Meteorologist Gil Simmons was one of the lucky bunch- he also caught the display on his way to the News 8 station.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WTNH.com.

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