The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in as many as 15 northern states between Tuesday night ...

The center recommends viewing the northern lights between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. According to the center, the best times of the year to see the aurora borealis are around the spring and ...

That includes states at or above the red view line on the map below. If you live along or near where the red view line reaches, you may only see the northern lights on the northern horizon.

Here's a map of what to expect The line for where the lights could be seen Friday has shifted By NBC Chicago Staff • Published October 11, 2024 • Updated on October 11, 2024 at 12:56 pm ...

People in the northern U.S. have the best chance to see the Northern Lights, particularly once the geomagnetic storm begins around 1 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday morning.