Introduce the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and their usual visibility in polar regions.

Unique Event: Highlight the rarity of seeing the Northern Lights in New York City.

What Causes the Northern Lights?

Geomagnetic Storms: Explain that the Northern Lights occur due to geomagnetic storms caused by solar winds interacting with Earth’s magnetic field1.

Solar Activity: Mention the role of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun, which can intensify these storms