New England's Dark Day

New England's Dark Day occurred on May 19, 1780, when an unusual darkening of the daytime sky was observed over the New England states and parts of eastern Canada. The primary cause of the event is believed to have been a combination of smoke from forest fires, a thick fog, and cloud cover. The darkness was so complete that candles were required from noon on. It did not disperse until the middle of the next night.

Infobox

Date

May 19, 1780 (1780-05-19)

Location

New England

Type

Weather phenomenon

Cause

Combination of smoke from forest fires, a thick fog and cloud cover.

Outcome

Candles were required from noon on

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