High-speed winds from a spot on the sun’s surface may affect Earth’s magnetic field, pulling the phenomenon further south.

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

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said geomagnetic storms may occur this weekend, leading to strong northern lights shows.

Auroral soundscapes go beyond simply listening to music or stories; they enhance the experience of witnessing the Northern Lights by engaging multiple senses. Scientists have recently confirmed that under specific conditions, the Northern Lights can generate faint sounds.

Usually, the Northern Lights are visible in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the north of American state Alaska and northern Siberia in Russia. They are rarely seen in the UK.

The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. tonight after space weather experts predicted a geomagnetic storm.

The Northern Lights are forecast to be visible in one part of the UK this week, thanks to a space weather forecast from the Met Office

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.