The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a high vantage point away from light pollution. If conditions are optimal, aurora borealis may be seen as far as 620 miles away.

There's a good chance the northern lights will be visible in the United States on Valentine's Day 2025. Here's why, and where to look for them.

The peak of the current solar cycle is ongoing, bringing spectacular views of the northern lights to several U.S. states.