“Southern Lights,” seen last week could return in future Gene Marrano May 15, 2024 1 minute read The Northern Lights that suddenly became “Southern Lights,” last week – courtesy of increased solar activity – could produce a sequel if conditions are right by next summer. A Virginia Tech professor spoke to WFIR’s Gene Marrano about that: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Tempest at Attic Productions, Rockabilly at VMT and Broadway in RoanokeNext: Adverse effects portal launches as underage ER visits for cannabis decline Related Stories Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026