Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible? Alaska will have a high chance of viewing the northern lights, while areas in northern Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota

Aspiring viewers of the Northern Lights are encouraged to go as far north as possible, away from light pollution, and face the northern horizon. The best time to view the lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, and a high vantage point increases the likelihood of seeing the phenomena.

A geomagnetic storm is expected to spark a mesmerizing light show in the coming days, as a surge of solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field. This powerful event could make the aurora borealis,