The forecast has been fulfilled, and aurora borealis have been seen in Nuevo Leon. The question is, will you be able to see them again? And the answer is yes, we tell you where you can see them and how you can detect them.
The confirmed news is that on Thursday October 10 and Friday October 11, aurora borealis will be seen in the northern part of Mexico, this is due to a g4 geomagnetic storm that is impacting the earth.
This phenomenon is quite unusual in Mexico, as according to experts it occurs about every 11 years and is mainly seen in the regions near the North and South Pole, which indicates an excellent opportunity to see them without having to travel far from home!
How to see the Northern Lights in Nuevo León?
According to information from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the aurora borealis could be seen today, Friday night, October 11, and could be captured through long exposure photography.
Will the lucky states be able to see this incredible natural phenomenon? Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Sinaloa and of course, Nuevo Leon.
How do aurora borealis appear? They usually appear as bands or curtains of light that extend across the night sky. This luminous spectacle can appear in different colors, and although green is the most common tone, they can also be seen in shades of red, pink, blue and violet.
Our recommendation? Move to the northern part of the state at nightfall and find a place where there is not much light, as this will facilitate its appreciation and also its capture on cameras.