The northern lights may be seen across New England skies tonight if conditions are right. Early Sunday morning, the sun’s surface erupted, sending a burst of material toward earth. John Gianforte, an astronomy and physics instructor at Granite State College, says that sets the stage for a rare show. Sky viewers can get a rare chance to enjoy some spectacular Northern Lights, or aurorae, on August 3 and 4. After a long slumber, the Sun is waking up. Early Sunday morning, the Sun#39;s surface

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northern lights tonight August 3 2010






















