Currently in Philadelphia — September 20, 2023: More sun, have fun

The weather, currently.

Second verse: same as the first. Today will look a whole lot like yesterday, with a high of 76F, a light breeze, and clear skies. Forecast says I’ll be taking my guitar and a blanket to Clark Park as soon as I get done work. Since there’s not much to talk about today, I’ll leave you with a quick heads-up for the weekend: We’re expecting some rain on Saturday, so if you’re planning to do any hiking or biking, maybe plan to go after work one night this week.

— Abe Musselman

What you need to know, currently.

There was a spectacular display of northern lights — aurora borealis — on Tuesday, caused by a direct hit from particles sent Earthward from a solar explosion.

We’re in the middle of a multi-year peak of activity on the sun, so northern lights should be more common than in previous years. And the best time to see them is during the fall and winter, when the temperatures aren’t yet too cold, and the nights are getting nice and long.

One of my favorite websites, spaceweather.com, will keep you up-to-date on upcoming chances to see the aurora.

— Eric Holthaus

What you can do, currently.

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