Northern lights observed in Georgia

ATLANTA – Northern lights were visible Friday across much of the United States and around the world.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare watch Thursday evening, warning that the effects of the solar flare would be worst Friday night but could last through the weekend.

The storm produced northern lights as far south as Alabama and Northern California, according to NOAA. But it was difficult to predict, and experts stressed that it would not be the spectacular curtains of color normally associated with the Northern Lights, but rather pops of greenish hues.

The best way to view the lights is to use a camera or cell phone and place it on the “night” setting.

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