Geomagnetic storm conditions may bring the northern lights to more U.S. states along the Canadian border on Wednesday, with similar auroral activity expected later this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Here's when and how to spot the aurora borealis from select spots across the United States the night of March 25 into the morning of March 26

According to Dr. Schmoll, the Earth's magnetic field has a north and south pole, just like any magnet. The sun does as well. Dr. Schmoll says that science is still figuring out the specifics, but in short, the poles of the sun and Earth line up better during the equinox, which is conducive to more frequent auroras.