The northern lights were spotted in areas of New Mexico following a recent solar radiation storm on Monday night, Jan. 19. According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, an “S4” severe radiation storm was observed. The last time S4 levels were seen was in October 2003. Interact with the video player above for a deeper explanation from Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton on the expectations.Being away from city lights can be optimal to spot the Aurora Borealis. Hopeful spectators should also look toward the northern horizon.Below are images sent to KOAT and our ulocal New Mexico Facebook group from Monday night. Further down viewers can see the Aurora Borealis display from last November.Share with us: Upload your photos and videos via uLocalThis image was captured in Jemez SpringsA viewer submitted this photo from Amalia.Taken in Cliff, New Mexico.This image was cited near Magnus, New Mexico.This northern lights and greater Milky Way galaxy photo was captured near Ruidoso.The northern lights were spotted across New Mexico in November 2025. Below is video from that night.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
The northern lights were spotted in areas of New Mexico following a recent solar radiation storm on Monday night, Jan. 19.
According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, an “S4” severe radiation storm was observed. The last time S4 levels were seen was in October 2003.
Interact with the video player above for a deeper explanation from Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton on the expectations.
Being away from city lights can be optimal to spot the Aurora Borealis. Hopeful spectators should also look toward the northern horizon.
Below are images sent to KOAT and our ulocal New Mexico Facebook group from Monday night. Further down viewers can see the Aurora Borealis display from last November.
Share with us: Upload your photos and videos via uLocal
This image was captured in Jemez Springs
A viewer submitted this photo from Amalia.
Taken in Cliff, New Mexico.
This image was cited near Magnus, New Mexico.
This northern lights and greater Milky Way galaxy photo was captured near Ruidoso.
The northern lights were spotted across New Mexico in November 2025. Below is video from that night.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
