The lasting effects of a geomagnetic storm are expected to pull the northern lights to more states, forecasters said.

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2025 is set to be a spectacular year for witnessing the northern lights, with the solar cycle reaching its peak and creating more frequent and intense aurora displays.

Forecasters predict a fair amount of aurora borealis activity that will decrease significantly by Thursday night.

You may have noticed that more auroras have been visible in recent years, including from lower latitudes. Here's why the northern lights have been amped up lately.

The Met Office space weather forecast says it’s possible to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis in Scotland on Thursday, March 13. It comes after the aurora was visible across Northern Scotland over the weekend and into Monday morning, but those who missed out now have the chance to enjoy a rare sighting of the spectacle.

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

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) aurora forecast, the northern lights may be viewable in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont tonight. The northern lights are typically most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. according to NOAA.

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.