On the starry night of October 10th, many students came to view a mysterious colorful light that appeared through the sky. The atmosphere was filled with a colorful display of the Aurora Borealis, due to a severe geomagnetic storm. The occasion was hosted by CSTEP and the Physics Club, the second in their stargazing events. 

In this event, the students looked through a telescope to see the multicolored heavens, gazing at the Northern Lights. “This our 2^nd astrology night,” Prof. Matthew Lippert said. “We have great weather, and it was an extremely rare treat to see the Northern Lights this far south.”   

Prof. Michael Kavoc was giving lessons to the viewers to learn more about astronomy. Kavoc’s lessons were an attempt to get students for the new STEM program, OW STEAM. He discussed the patterns of the stars and mythology behind the constellations. Kavoc said, “I feel appreciated that many people came to see the lights because it’s very rare on Long Island, and with the new program we hope the students could get to see and enjoy more of it.”