Colorful Northern Lights spotted in sky as far south as southern N.J.
This rare glimpse of the Northern Lights, which created a purple glow in the sky, was seen from Batsto Village near Hammonton in southern New Jersey Monday night, Jan. 19, 2026. The photo was taken by X user Tom Gilbert.

It may not have been as dramatic as the last few sightings of the Northern Lights, but several skywatchers in South Jersey said they got a glimpse of the rare atmospheric event Monday night.

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