The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. this weekend.

Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

Displays of Northern Lights are possible overnight on Tuesday in some US states after a geomagnetic storm was forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency's map shows that aurora is possible in several northern areas,

The lasting effects of a geomagnetic storm are expected to pull the northern lights to more states, forecasters said.

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, paint the night skies with their ethereal glow, captivating the hearts of onlookers in Canada’s northern regions. Often described as nature’s own light show, these luminous phenomena intrigue and inspire both scientists and sky-gazers alike.

NOAA predicts northern lights visible across much of the northern US due to a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday night.

Forecasters predict a fair amount of aurora borealis activity that will decrease significantly by Thursday night.