A spectacular display of the Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the northern United States on Friday, March 15, 2025, as a high-speed solar wind stream disrupts Earth’s magnetic field, pulling the aurora further south than usual.

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

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

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Minor geomagnetic storms could cause a brighter-than-usual northern lights display across the northern United States on Tuesday night.

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 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 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, 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.