NOAA forecasts a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Tuesday night, meaning the aurora borealis will “become brighter” than average as it moves away from the Earth’s poles and be “quite pleasing to look at” for those in the right areas.

Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible? Alaska will have a high chance of viewing the northern lights, while areas in northern Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota

NOAA releases northern lights forecast for Valentine's Day, with chances of the aurora borealis reaching the northern part of the United States.

Mother Nature is giving us a breathtaking display of affection this Valentine’s Day. The gift comes in the form of the aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights. As couples exchange cards and chocolates,

The effects of a coronal mass ejection—a bubble of plasma that bursts from the sun’s surface—will likely impact Earth’s magnetic field on Saturday, bringing the northern lights to several northern U.S. states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.