High-speed winds from a spot on the sun’s surface may disrupt Earth’s magnetic field Tuesday, likely creating geomagnetic storm conditions that could make the northern lights appear in some northern U.

The northern lights may be visible from parts of the U.S. on Tuesday. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the arrival of a so-called "corotating interaction region" could trigger "G2"-class geomagnetic storms.

A powerful burst of solar wind is interacting with Earth’s magnetic field tonight, March 25, 2025—potentially creating visible auroras across 15 U.S. states, according to space weather forecasts. As Forbesreports,